- … Lyme Disease What Is Lyme Disease? Lyme Disease is a bacterial disease transmitted to people by deer ticks. Lyme disease … the patient may require prolonged oral or intravenous antibiotic treatment. Locate an Infectious Disease Specialist Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) Prisma Health Internal … What Is Lyme Disease? … Lyme Disease is a bacterial disease transmitted to people by deer ticks. Lyme disease cannot be …
- … COVID-19 About COVID-19 In South Carolina, COVID continues to cause illness, but with appropriate diagnosis and …
- … COVID-19 Testing Updated: Jan. 7, 2026 Image Viral tests look for a current infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, by collecting specimens from your nose or mouth to be tested. These collections can be done …
- … COVID-19 Symptoms and Treatment Image COVID illness is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus has been shown to mutate frequently, … tested. Treatments are available for those who test positive. What are the Symptoms of COVID-19? Symptoms usually start two to 14 days after exposure. Infected people will usually experience …
- … Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes Image Click the image above to view the DPH Mosquito-Borne Disease … millions of people worldwide each year. The most common existing or potential mosquito-borne viruses and parasites in South Carolina include West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis … Click the image above to view the DPH Mosquito-Borne Disease Viewer. Mosquitoes carry serious diseases, infecting millions of people worldwide each …
- … Ebola Updated: June 29, 2026 What is Ebola? Ebola disease is a rare but serious viral hemorrhagic fever caused by infection with one of four orthoebolaviruses known to infect humans: Ebola virus, Sudan virus, Bundibugyo virus, and Taï Forest virus. Ebola can cause severe illness and … with Ebola or has died from the disease and does not spread through the air like influenza or COVID-19. What are the Symptoms? Although most people become ill within 8 to 10 days, symptoms …
- … its first influenza-associated death of the season, underscoring the seriousness of the disease as it circulates in our communities. "Regrettably, a person from the Lowcountry region … flu is particularly important for people who are at increased risk of complications from the virus, including young children, pregnant women, people 65 and older, and those with chronic … each Wednesday. Preventive methods that protect against the flu and other respiratory viruses include vaccination, frequent handwashing, and staying home or away from others while …
- … Carolina get their flu shots as well as updated vaccines for respiratory illnesses, including COVID and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.” While the flu can circulate any time of year, for surveillance purposes, the … and other states. The active flu season coincides with ongoing cases of other respiratory viruses, such as measles, COVID-19 and RSV. The same preventive methods can protect against these …
- … Back to All News DPH Launches New Dashboard Tracking Mosquito-Borne Diseases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 12, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched a new Mosquito-Borne Disease Dashboard , offering comprehensive data related to cases and rates of certain … activity (May 1 through Nov. 30). The dashboard uses data obtained through the South Carolina Infectious Disease and Outbreak Network (SCION) surveillance system. DPH conducts …
- … Zika Virus Information Data As of September 19, 2019 in South Carolina: Travel-associated cases … Zika Virus Overview In response to an outbreak of Zika virus in South America, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel advisories for anyone traveling to areas where … As of September 19, 2019 in South Carolina: … 2017 2017 Map of Travel-Associated Cases by County (pdf) (February 2018) January 6, 2017: Zika Virus Planning and Response Efforts (pdf) 2016 Summary of 2016 Zika Virus Planning and Response …