Infectious Diseases

(VIDEO) The science behind the measles virus

Jason Howland

August 28, 2025

Measles, also called rubeola, is caused by a virus that spreads easily through the air and settles on surfaces. Symptoms, which show up about one[...]

Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know about Legionnaires’ disease

Deb Balzer

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Back-to-school vaccination checkup

Deb Balzer

August 1, 2024

Preventing measles outbreaks in the US through vaccination

Deb Balzer

July 26, 2024

What you need to know about listeria

Sonya Goins

July 23, 2024

Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status — the importance of HIV testing

Sonya Goins

June 25, 2024

Meningococcal disease on the rise in the US

Deb Balzer

April 11, 2024

Mayo Clinic virologist offers perspective on avian influenza, bird flu, outbreak

Deb Balzer

April 8, 2024

Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet’s food and water bowls to prevent salmonella

DeeDee Stiepan

March 25, 2024

Understanding measles and the current outbreak

Rick Thiesse

March 21, 2024

Newborns diagnosed with syphilis at alarming rates

Joel Streed

February 19, 2024

Mayo Clinic Minute: Syphilis surge is cause for concern

Joel Streed

February 3, 2024

Hepatitis B vaccine: What to know to protect yourself

Joel Streed

January 22, 2024

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