Disease Information
Information to help control the spread of disease and to protect others from getting it.
Scabies
Scabies is an infestation of the skin caused by a mite. It causes severe itching and a pimple like rash. It is spread through close skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies. For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/scabies/
Head Lice
Head lice is caused by a parasitic insect that can be found on the head, including the eyebrows and eyelashes. They are spread from close contact (head-to-head), sharing combs or brushes, or from the environment of someone who has lice. For more information visit: ...
Influenza (Flu)
Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses causing symptoms such as fever, cough, headache, runny nose, sore throat, and body aches. There are two main types of Influenza virus: Types A and B. Influenza is highly infectious and can cause mild to...
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis C virus. It is usually spread through contact with blood from someone who is infected with Hepatitis C, through sharing needles, syringes or equipment to inject drugs. For more information on...
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It is transmitted through blood, semen, or other body fluids. It can be spread from mother to baby during birth. Hepatitis B can cause a short-term illness or become a long-term chronic...
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It is spread through the fecal-oral route or from contact with objects, food or drink contaminated by a person with Hepatitis A. It is usually milder in children. There is a vaccine to...
For more information:
Kim Lockwood, Local Epidemiologist
Tonya Chaney, Regional Epidemiologist
(304) 523-6483
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