- … Chronic Diseases Asthma Tracking Asthma Dashboard Asthma in South Carolina (pdf) Arthritis Cancer … Cancer Data Chronic Diseases in South Carolina (pdf) Diabetes Diabetes Data and Reports Heart Disease, Stroke Tracking Heart Attack/Stroke Dashboard Oral Health & Chronic Disease Tags Data …
- … Back to All News Residents Can Help DPH Track West Nile Virus by Safely Submitting Dead Birds for Testing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mar. 17, 2025 Mosquito … there is an increase in West Nile virus (WNV) activity. A high rate of birds infected with the disease indicates an overall increase of the virus in a certain area. DPH notifies local … county-level information for identified non-human instances of WNV and other mosquito-borne diseases. DPH doesn’t perform mosquito control. However, the agency does provide current …
- … Equine Encephalitis Death in South Carolina in More Than 20 Years FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 19, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today … cause a febrile illness without neurological symptoms or can cause neurological symptoms and disease due to inflammation and damage to the brain (encephalitis) or lining of the brain and … take actions to reduce mosquito populations to protect people and animals from mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquito control programs are managed locally by city or county governments. Beaufort …
- … 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 …
- … C Image 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 …
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- … 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 …
- Residents Encouraged to Continue Submitting Dead Birds for Testing to Help DPH Track West Nile Virus… Residents Encouraged to Continue Submitting Dead Birds for Testing to Help DPH Track West Nile Virus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of … is an increase in West Nile virus (WNV) activity, as a high rate of birds infected with the disease indicates an overall increase of the virus in a certain area. DPH notifies local … for submitting deceased birds, visit dph.sc.gov/birdtesting or contact the Vector-Borne Diseases Laboratory at 803-896-3802 or vector@dph.sc.gov . Additional information about WNV …
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- … while traveling. Currently, they are isolating at home to prevent further spread of the virus. DPH confirmed it was a positive measles case after receiving test results from its … is notifying people who may have been exposed. “Measles is highly contagious, and a serious disease caused by a virus that affects the respiratory tract. This virus spreads quickly, which … the air when a person with measles breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Measles virus can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours after the sick person is gone from the area. People …