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Zygomycosis – (Mucormycosis)
Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis) is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds live throughout the environment. Mucormycosis mainly affects people who have health problems or take medicines that lower...
Zoonotic Hookworm
Zoonotic hookworms are hookworms that live in animals but can be transmitted to humans. Dogs and cats can become infected with several hookworm species, including Ancylostoma brazilense, A. caninum, A. ceylanicum, and Uncinaria stenocephala. The eggs of these...
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Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci Infection (VRE)
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci are bacteria (germs) that are normally present in the human intestines and in the female genital tract and are often found in the environment, like in soil and water. These bacteria can cause infections. Who is at risk? people who have...
Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections
Vancomycin is a specific type of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. However, as of October 2010, all VISA and VRSA isolates have been susceptible to other Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs. Persons who develop this type of staph infection may have...
Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers
Vulvar Cancer forms in the vulva, which is called vulvar cancer. The vulva is the outer part of the female genital organs. It has two folds of skin, called the labia. Vulvar cancer most often occurs on the inner edges of the labia. Vaginal and vulvar cancers are very...
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Cancer starts in the uterus. The uterus is the pear-shaped organ in a woman’s pelvis (the area below your stomach and in between your hip bones). The uterus also called the womb, is where the baby grows when a woman is pregnant. The most common type of uterine...
Unexplained Respiratory Disease Outbreaks (URDO)
Unexplained Respiratory disease outbreaks are a common public health problem and investigating them can be a challenge. Determining which pathogen is the cause (etiology) of an outbreak is critical to implementing appropriate control measures. However, it can be...
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease. It causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining of your large intestine. UC occurs in the large intestine (colon) and the rectum. Damaged areas are continuous (not patchy) – usually starting at the...
