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Bookmark or Share- Endemic vs. epidemic vs. pandemic - Mayo Clinic Health SystemJohn O'Horo, M.D., a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, says that while stats are headed in the right direction, it's too early to call the pandemic over. "A lot of the discussion right now centers on if we are heading toward this being an endemic disease that's always present in the background.
- Noncommunicable Diseases - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health OrganizationChronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the number one cause of death and disability in the world. The term NCDs refers to a group of conditions that are not mainly caused by an acute infection, result in long-term health consequences and often create a need for long-term treatment and care. These conditions include cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic lung illnesses.
- Infectious Diseases Information - Mayo Clinic Health SystemInfectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but some organisms under certain conditions may cause disease.
- Infectious Diseases - Mankato - Mayo Clinic Health SystemBeing diagnosed with an infectious disease can be unsettling and frightening. We understand and are here to provide the expert care you need in Mankato, Minnesota. As part of Mayo Clinic, we're connected to more than 40 infectious disease physicians, who specialize in identifying and treating infectious diseases for adults and children.
- Communicable Diseases - PAHO/WHO | Pan American Health OrganizationIt is estimated that a core group of communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and neglected infectious diseases, accounted for 6 percent of the total burden of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in all age groups and sexes in the Americas in 2017. The same group of diseases was responsible for 7% of all deaths.
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