Infectious Diseases
What are common infectious diseases?
Infectious diseases are extremely common worldwide, but some are more common than others. For instance, each year in the United States, 1 out of every 5 people is infected with the influenza virus, but less than 300 people are diagnosed with prion diseases.
Some of the most common infectious diseases are listed here by type.
Common infectious diseases caused by viruses:
Common infectious diseases caused by bacteria:
Chlamydia, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Common infectious diseases caused by fungi:
Ringworm (like athlete’s foot).
Fungal nail infections.
Vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infection).
Common infectious diseases caused by parasites:
Toxoplasmosis.
