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Hand foot and mouth disease

… the disease. The skin and nail loss is temporary. How is it spread? A person with hand, foot and mouth disease is most … contagious in the first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to others through close personal contact … sharing drinking cups, forks or spoons. The virus can also spread through droplets in the air when an infected person …

Shigellosis

… often take 4 to 7 days to get better. How does shigellosis spread? Shigella bacteria can be found in the stool of infected people. The bacteria can spread from person to person when tiny bits of infected … contact. In day care settings Shigella bacteria can be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young …

Impetigo

… area will often be surrounded by redness. The rash will spread if not treated. This rash usually appears around the … into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It spreads easily from person-to-person through nasal discharge …

Scabies

… to the mites, their eggs or their feces. How is scabies spread? Scabies is usually spread by extended, close, skin‑to-skin contact with an infested person. It spreads easily between family members, sexual partners and …

Measles

… rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine . How is measles spread? Measles is very contagious and spreads easily. When an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes, the virus spreads through the air. The measles virus can survive in …

Petting zoo and open farm visits

… animals needs to be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While disease is rare and … can occur. Some of the most common infections that can spread from animals to humans include: E. coli Salmonella …

Mumps

… Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) Vaccine . How is mumps spread? Mumps is very contagious and spreads easily. Mumps is spread by contact with saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose, …

Norovirus

… and hospital care is usually not needed. How does the virus spread? Norovirus is found in the vomit and diarrhea of … swallowing tiny droplets from the air. The virus can also spread from surfaces like countertops or sink taps. The … your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also spread if an infected person does not wash their hands or if …

Yersiniosis

… caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis spread? Yersinia bacteria can be carried in the stomach or … pork and unpasteurized milk. Yersinia bacteria can also be spread to other foods when cutting boards or utensils are … properly cleaned and sanitized after use, the bacteria can spread to other foods when using the same cutting board or …

Molluscum contagiosum

… causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can spread easily but are not harmful. What are the symptoms? A … red as the body fights the virus. How does the infection spread? A molluscum infection is spread by touching, scratching or rubbing infected skin, …