Infectious Diseases Resources
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| Title | Description | Additional Language |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) | SARS is an infection that can develop into a severe, and in some cases, deadly form of pneumonia. | |
| Shigellosis | Shigellosis, commonly called dysentery, is an infectious disease caused by bacteria | |
| Shingles | Shingles is a skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. | |
| Smallpox | There have been no confirmed cases of smallpox since 1978 and the World Health Organization declared the disease to be eliminated in 1980. | |
| Strep Throat/Scarlet Fever | Strep throat is among the most common bacterial infections. Scarlet fever is a more serious illness as it may lead to rheumatic fever if not treated | |
| Tetanus | Tetanus, often referred to as “lockjaw”, is a serious illness caused by bacteria that produce a toxin (poison) in the body which attacks the nervous system | |
| Travellers' diarrhea | Travellers Diarrhea can develop after`eating food or drinking beverages that are contaminated with bacteria, viruses or parasites. | |
| Trichinosis | Trichinosis | |
| Tularemia | Tularemia mainly affects wild animals and is most commonly transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. | |
| Typhoid & Paratyphoid Fevers | Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness. Paratyphoid fever is similar in symptoms as typhoid fever, but tends to be milder |
