- … will advise you on other treatments. How do people catch this disease? Chickenpox is highly infectious and spreads from person to person by direct contact or through the air from an … immune system. References and Additional Information DPH Testing for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (pdf) CDC About Shingles Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox/Varicella Vaccination MMRV Testing for Clinicians (pdf) Tags Health Infectious Diseases Viruses … What Is Varicella? … Varicella, or chicken pox, is a very contagious disease caused by …
- … cure for West Nile virus. In mild cases, you should use the same remedies you would for other viruses, such as the flu: drinking plenty of water and fluids, resting in bed, and taking … page DPH Mosquito prevention page CDC West Nile virus prevention and control page Tags Health Infectious Diseases west nile virus … Overview … West Nile virus is a disease transmitted to humans and …
- … 24, World TB Day marks the day in 1882 when it was discovered that tuberculosis is a bacterial disease found primarily in the lungs. TB can spread when a person with the disease coughs or … and limit spread of the disease. “Worldwide TB continues to be a frequent and dangerous infectious disease, yet many remain astounded that it's still around in South Carolina,” said Amy … drugs used to treat TB were developed in the 1950s. In 1953, there were 84,304 cases of TB and 19,707 deaths reported in the United States. In 2023, there were 9,633 cases of TB and 565 deaths …
- … Incidence Rates by County The documents below include case counts and rates for active TB disease. Incidence rates in South Carolina for the past four years have been below the national … 2014-2018 (pdf) 2013-2017 (pdf) 2012-2016 (pdf) 2011-2015 (pdf) 2010-2014 (pdf) Tags Health Infectious Diseases tuberculosis … Infographics … 2024 … … Past Years … 2023 (pdf) 2022 (.png) 2021 …
- … Sickle Cell Disease Program Sickle Cell Disease Program DPH’s Sickle Cell Program provides care coordination and payment assistance for …
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- … Heart Disease Heart disease is South Carolina's leading cause of death: 11,385- The number of people who died from …
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- … Find Testing Services Near You What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis C virus. It can range in severity from a … in informal settings or with non-sterile instruments, transmission of hepatitis C or other infectious diseases is possible. Can hepatitis C be prevented? Yes. To reduce the risk of becoming infected …
- … Insects and Vector-Borne Diseases Vector-Borne Disease Division Our Role DPH's Division of Vector-Borne Diseases conducts … that transmit pathogens to people and animals. The most common pathogens transmitted are viruses, bacteria, protozoa and filarial nematodes. Of these pathogens, viruses and bacteria are … Diseases Tick-Borne Diseases Report/Submit Dead Birds for West Nile Virus Testing Tags Health Infectious Diseases …