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CDC at Work - what CDC is doing about Naegleria fowleri. Education and information about the brain eating ameba Naegleria fowleri that causes encephalitis and death including frequently asked questions, biology, sources of infection, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control, and other publications and pertinent information for the public and medical professionals.

CDC Works For You 24/7 Fast Facts; Below you’ll find a collection of articles and easy-to-read fact sheets that explain how CDC ‘s work protects you, your family, your friends and your community.

Education and information about Soil-Transmitted Helminths including Human Hookworm, Roundworm and Whipworm.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on how to stay safe and healthy before, during, and after a wildfire including avoiding health impacts from wildfire smoke and cleaning up safely.

Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease caused by a virus that spreads from person to person invading the brain and spinal cord and causing paralysis. CDC is a strategic partner in the overall effort to eradicate polio worldwide.

Information on preparing for Tornadoes and being safe after a Tornado. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Highly Pathogenic Asian Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in People - CDC

Free public health images, medical images, high-resolution, public domain images.

Information on disasters. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV).