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Tuberculosis Basics

Learn About TB

Tuberculosis (TB) is  caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually affect the lungs but can also attack other organs in the body, such as the kidneys, spine, and brain. The most common symptoms of TB are persistent cough with blood or sputum, fever...

 Use the following calendar of public health observance days to support your own editorial calendar, health communication initiatives, and disease prevention activities for HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STDs, and TB.

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January 1-31 Cervical Health Awareness Month National...

 

STD Information

Preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and helping people live safer, healthier lives requires a collaborative effort between partners at the national, state, and local levels. CDC offers many resources for partners and public health officials to use in their...

About HIV/AIDS

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. The virus is spread through a specific type of body fluid called CD4 cells, also known as T-cells. These special cells help the immune system fight off infections. Untreated, HIV reduces the number of...