Infectious Diseases

Early increase of flu, RSV viruses affecting children — when to seek medical help

Deb Balzer

November 10, 2022

Increased cases of influenza and RSV infection, primarily affecting young children across the U.S., have prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health alert. "We[...]

Infectious Diseases A-Z: Foodborne illnesses linked to produce

Deb Balzer

August 27, 2018

Clay to Fight Bacteria in Wounds: An old practice may be a new solution

Robert Nellis

August 21, 2018

Infectious Diseases: When should a sick child stay home?

Deb Balzer

August 20, 2018

Infectious Diseases A-Z: What is rat lungworm?

Deb Balzer

August 13, 2018

Mayo Clinic Minute: Protect your child with HPV vaccine

Deb Balzer

August 8, 2018

Infectious Diseases A-Z: What is hand, foot and mouth disease?

Deb Balzer

August 6, 2018

Infectious Diseases A-Z: Zika virus cases lower, but virus remains a risk

Deb Balzer

July 30, 2018

Salmonella concern with snack crackers

Dana Sparks

July 25, 2018

Mayo Clinic Minute: How to avoid foodborne illness

Jason Howland

July 24, 2018

Infectious Diseases A-Z: Why you shouldn’t take antibiotics for cold, flu symptoms

Deb Balzer

July 23, 2018

Mayo Clinic Minute: The rise of HPV-related throat cancer

Ian Roth

July 18, 2018

Infectious Diseases A-Z: What you need to know about cyclospora infection

Deb Balzer

July 16, 2018

Explore more topics

Sign up

For Journalists Only Sign up for a Journalist Pass

Mayo Clinic Connect

An online patient support community

Health Topics