Infectious diseases – also known as contagious diseases, transmissible diseases or communicable diseases – are caused by pathogenic microorganisms that infect a host organism and can be spread, ...

Singapore steps up surveillance of CCHF, Lassa fever and Marburg virus disease from Oct 31 under infectious diseases law.

Our genes evolved to fight ancient threats, but in the modern world, some of those changes may be turning against us.

The study of the incidence and spread of infectious diseases in populations over time. Host, pathogen and environmental factors are monitored to determine the dynamics of infection, the ultimate goal ...

Responsibility for public health protection from communicable diseases exists at three government levels in the U.S. (federal, state/tribe, and local/municipal), with states having the authority to ...

Infectious diseases are responsible for a significant burden of disease, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations worldwide. The problems posed by these diseases to both governmental ...

While the risk to Singapore is still low, this move helps Singapore move quickly to contain an infection spread if needed.

A new study shows that 1 in 8 cancers worldwide are due to infections.

Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her ...