Key points Overview Andes virus is a type of hantavirus spread by rodents in South America and, less commonly, by other infected people. The rodents that carry

Key points Overview Hantaviruses can infect and cause serious disease in people worldwide. People get hantavirus from contact with rodents like rats and mice, especially

Key points What it is Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils. Worried your sore throat may be strep throat? Viruses

At a glance Overview OST programs include before- and after-school programs on a school campus or in school facilities. Programs could include: About 7.7 million

Key points More Information Overview Scabies is caused by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of

At a glance Why it’s important Schools are an ideal setting to teach and provide students with opportunities to: When schools enact health policies and

Take antibiotics ONLY when you need them Antibiotics ONLY treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as: Some infections caused by bacteria can still get

Key points What it is Clostridioides difficile [klos–TRID–e–OY-dees dif–uh–SEEL], formerly known as Clostridium difficile and often called C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium (germ) that causes diarrhea and colitis. Colitis

Key points What is sepsis? Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when an infection

Key points What is child sexual abuse? Child sexual abuse refers to the involvement of a child (person less than 18 years old) in sexual