Chagas Disease
Chagas Disease Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted by bugs called triatomines. The disease is common in Central America,…
Cellulitis
Cellulitis Cellulitis is an infection of either the dermis or subcutaneous layer of the skin that commonly follows damage to the skin. Bacteria enter the skin through cracks, peeling, insect…
Cat Scratch Disease
Cat Scratch Disease Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection caused by the fastidious gram-negative bacillus Bartonella henselae. Most people with cat scratch disease have a history of being scratched…
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infection
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Infection Contact Precautions Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are gram-negative bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli, that produce the enzyme carbapenemase. The enzyme carbapenemase makes these bacteria resistant…
Candidiasis
Candidiasis Candidiasis (also called candidosis or moniliasis) is usually a mild, superficial fungal infection caused by the genus Candida. It usually infects the nails (onychomycosis); skin (diaper rash); mucous membranes,…
Campylobacteriosis
Campylobacteriosis Contact Precautions Campylobacteriosis is an intestinal infection caused by Campylobacter, which are spiral-shaped bacteria that invade and destroy the epithelial cells of the jejunum, ileum, and colon. The bacteria…
California Serogroup Viral Disease
California Serogroup Viral Disease California serogroup viral disease is an acute inflammatory viral infection that commonly affects the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. It is caused by a virus from…
Brucellosis
Brucellosis Brucellosis, which is also known as undulant fever, Malta fever, or Bang’s disease, is an acute febrile illness that is transmitted to humans from animals. It’s caused by the…
Bronchitis
Bronchitis Droplet Precautions Contact Precautions Bronchitis is inflammation of the lining of the bronchi and may be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis usually lasts 7 to 10 days, although the…
