Acute Communicable Diseases
The Acute Communicable Diseases Program works to promptly identify, prevent, and control infectious diseases that pose a threat to Alameda County’s public health, including vaccine-preventable agents, bacterial toxins, bioterrorism, and pandemics.
Avian Flu
H5N1 Avian Influenza or "bird flu” is a type of influenza virus that primarily affects birds.
Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms (CROs)
Carbapenem-resistant organisms, or CROs, are a type of multidrug-resistant organism that can cause both infection and colonization in health care settings.
Congenital Syphilis
Congenital syphilis (CS) occurs when syphilis is transmitted from a pregnant person to their baby during pregnancy or at birth. CS can cause severe illness in infants including premature birth, low birth weight, birth defects, blindness, and hearing loss. It can also lead to stillbirth and neonatal death.
COVID-19
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Enterovirus D68
According to the CDC, infants, children, and teenagers are most likely to get infected with enteroviruses and become ill, because they do not yet have immunity (protection) from previous exposures to these viruses. Adults can get infected with enteroviruses, but they are more likely to have no symptoms or mild symptoms.
Hantavirus
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is an uncommon respiratory disease caused by hantaviruses.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B (HBV) is a virus that infects the liver. There are two categories of disease due to HBV infection: acute Hepatitis B and chronic Hepatitis B.
HIV / AIDS
The Office of HIV Care and Prevention funds HIV care services including core medical and support services in order to increase access to high-quality HIV services for people with HIV and improve viral load suppression rates.
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious illness with a rash caused by a virus.
MPox
Mpox — pronounced /m·pox/ — is formerly known as Monkeypox. Mpox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with the Mpox virus. Mpox can cause fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash.
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant S. Aureus (MRSA or ´mersa') are staph bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose of healthy people.
Norovirus
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea, and is the most common cause of gastroenteritis (inflammation in the stomach and intestines).
Perinatal Hepatitis B Program
The Perinatal Hepatitis B Program aims to stop the transmission of the Hepatitis B virus to newborn infants whose mothers are chronically infected.
Pertussis
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious disease of the lungs and respiratory system caused by bacteria.
Rabies
Rabies is a serious infection of the nervous system caused by the Rabies virus.
Seasonal Influenza
Influenza (the Flu) is a serious disease caused by influenza A or B viruses, mainly during the Fall and Winter. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death.
Sexual Health & Wellness
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Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an intestinal illness caused by a group of bacteria called SHIGELLA.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Program staff assist clients and families in understanding TB, ensuring access to appropriate care, medication adherence, contact tracing, and providing support for various needs such as Medi-Cal, housing, food, transportation, and more.
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of diseases that are caused by several distinct families of viruses. Ebola and Marburg diseases are both VHFs.
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus (WNV) is transmitted to humans and animals through mosquitoes and can rarely cause a potentially serious illness.
Zika
Zika virus is mostly transmitted to people via Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
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