Diseases and Conditions

Influenza

Microscopic view of influenza virus

Diabetes

Diabetes affects nearly 500,000 adults and 5,000 children and adolescents in Wisconsin and is the seventh leading cause of death in the state. Diabetes also costs the state an estimated $6.15 billion in health care costs and lost productivity. Yet, there are prevention measures that can help avoid diabetes.

Ebola

Ebola is a rare and deadly infection spread through direct contact with blood and body fluids of a person with the virus, or with objects that have been contaminated with it. The 2014 outbreak in West Africa is the largest in history, but does not pose a significant threat to the United States.

Enterovirus D68

Enterovirus D68, or EV D68, can cause mild to severe respiratory illness that generally infects infants, children, and teenagers. Symptoms are very similar to the common cold, but can lead to breathing difficulties, especially among children with asthma.

Salmonella

Salmonella is a bacterial infection spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, or by direct or indirect contact with feces from an infected person or animal. Symptoms include mild to severe diarrhea, stomach pains, fever and occasional vomiting.