HealthMap

08/31/2026

Today's is Carrion's disease. Learn more here:

Infections with Bartonella bacilliformis result in Carrion’s disease in humans. In the first phase of infection, the pathogen causes a hemolytic fever (“Oroya fever”) with case-fatality rates as high as ~90% in untreated patients, followed by a ...

08/31/2026

This neglected vector-borne disease occurs in the South American Andes, which includes Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. What is it?

08/28/2026

Did you know that in most cases a tick must be attached for more than 24 hours before the bacteria that causes Lyme disease can be transmitted? Removing ticks within this time frame greatly reduces your chance of contracting Lyme disease.

08/24/2026

Today's is Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/Rq2P50Y1Xvp

Learn about hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is very contagious and most common in young children.

08/24/2026

This illness usually causes fever, mouth sores, and skin rash, and can spread quickly in schools and daycare centers. What is this disease called?

08/21/2026

Did you know that Kawasaki disease occurs mostly in children younger than 5 years old and tends to affect boys more than girls?

08/17/2026

Today's is Zika virus. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/ewup50ZA0vB

Illness is typically mild, but infection during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects.

08/17/2026

If infection occurs during pregnancy, this mosquito-borne disease can cause serious birth defects. What is the name of this disease?

08/14/2026

Did you know that spending time in a poorly maintained hot tub can lead to "hot tub rash," an itchy skin infection caused by the germ Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

08/10/2026

Today's is Cholera. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/yFHz50ZxLIR

Get the facts about cholera, caused mostly by consuming water or food containing cholera bacteria