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Many diseases on the list must also be reported to the CDC.Reportable diseases are divided into several groups:Mandatory written reporting: A report of the disease must be made in writing. Examples are gonorrhea and salmonellosis. GonorrheaGonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI).Read Article Now Book Mark Article SalmonellosisSalmonella enterocolitis is a bacterial infection in the lining of the small intestine that is caused by Salmonella bacteria. It is a type of food p...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Mandatory reporting by telephone: The provider must make a report by phone. Examples are rubeola (measles) and pertussis (whooping cough). RubeolaMeasles is a very contagious (easily spread) illness caused by a virus.Read Article Now Book Mark Article PertussisPertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing can make it hard to breathe. A deep "...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Report of total number of cases. Examples are chickenpox and influenza. ChickenpoxChickenpox is a viral infection in which a person develops very itchy blisters all over the body. It was more common in the past. The illness is ra...Read Article Now Book Mark Article InfluenzaThe flu (influenza) is a viral respiratory illness that causes fever, chills, runny nose, body aches, and cough. It spreads easily from person to pe...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Cancer. Cancer cases are reported to the state Cancer Registry. Diseases reportable to the CDC include:Anthrax AnthraxAnthrax is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Bacillus anthracis. Infection in humans most often involves the skin, gastrointestinal...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Arboviral diseases (diseases caused by viruses spread by mosquitoes, sandflies, ticks, etc.) such as West Nile virus, eastern and western equine encephalitis West Nile virusWest Nile virus causes a viral disease and is spread by mosquitoes. The condition ranges from mild to severe.Read Article Now Book Mark Article EncephalitisEncephalitis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the brain, most often due to infections.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Babesiosis Botulism BotulismBotulism is a rare but serious illness caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The bacteria may enter the body through wounds or by eating imprope...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Brucellosis BrucellosisBrucellosis is a bacterial infection that occurs from contact with animals carrying brucella bacteria.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Campylobacteriosis Cancer Candida auris, clinical Candida aurisCandida auris (C auris) is a type of yeast (fungus). It can cause a severe infection in hospital or nursing home patients. These people are often a...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Candida auris, screening Carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO) Carbapenemase-producing organisms, clinical Carbapenemase-producing organisms, screening Carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoningCarbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America. Breathing in carbon monoxide is very dangerous. It i...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Chancroid ChancroidChancroid is a bacterial infection that is spread through sexual contact.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Chickenpox (varicella) Chlamydia ChlamydiaChlamydia is an infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most often spread through sexual contact.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Cholera CholeraCholera is a bacterial infection of the small intestine that causes a large amount of watery diarrhea.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Coccidioidomycosis CoccidioidomycosisValley fever is an infection that occurs when the spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis enter your body through the lungs.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that causes fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, but many other symptoms can occur....Read Article Now Book Mark Article Cryptosporidiosis CryptosporidiosisCryptosporidium enteritis is an infection of the small intestine that causes diarrhea. The parasite cryptosporidium causes this infection.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Cyclosporiasis Dengue virus infections Diphtheria DiphtheriaDiphtheria is an acute infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis EhrlichiosisEhrlichiosis is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of a tick.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Foodborne disease outbreak Giardiasis GiardiasisGiardia, or giardiasis, is a parasitic infection of the small intestine. A tiny parasite called Giardia lamblia causes it.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Gonorrhea Haemophilus influenza, invasive disease Hansen disease Hansen diseaseLeprosy is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. This disease causes skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness that gets worse...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hantavirus infection, non-Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Hantavirus infectionHantavirus is a life-threatening viral infection spread to humans by rodents.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Hemolytic uremic syndrome, post-diarrheal Hemolytic uremic syndromeShiga-like toxin producing E coli hemolytic-uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS) is a disorder that most often occurs when an infection in the digestive system...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis A Hepatitis AHepatitis A is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver from the hepatitis A virus.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis B (acute and chronic) Hepatitis BHepatitis B is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Other types of viral hepatitis ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis B perinatal infection Hepatitis C (acute and chronic) Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver. Other types of viral hepatitis include:Hepatitis AHepatitis BHepat...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis C, perinatal infection HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDSHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). When a person becomes infected with HIV, the ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Influenza-related infant deaths Invasive pneumococcal disease Lead, elevated blood level Legionnaire disease (legionellosis) LegionellosisLegionnaires disease is an infection of the lungs and airways. It is caused by Legionella bacteria.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Leptospirosis LeptospirosisLeptospirosis is an infection caused by leptospira bacteria.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Listeriosis ListeriosisListeriosis is an infection that can occur when a person eats food that has been contaminated with bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes (L monocyto...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Lyme disease Lyme diseaseLyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread through the bite of one of several types of ticks.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Malaria MalariaMalaria is a parasitic disease that involves high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms, and anemia.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Measles Melioidosis Meningitis (meningococcal disease) MeningitisMeningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This covering is called the meninges. Bacteria are one type of germ ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Mpox MpoxMpox is a viral infection in which a person develops fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and a rash that may include the entire body. Most cases resolve w...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Mumps MumpsMumps is a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands. The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Novel influenza A virus infections Pertussis Pesticide-related illnesses and injuries Plague PlaguePlague is a severe bacterial infection that may cause death. The disease affects small mammals, mainly rodents, and humans.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Poliomyelitis, paralytic PoliomyelitisPolio is a viral disease that can affect nerves and can lead to partial or full paralysis. The medical name for polio is poliomyelitis.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Poliovirus infection, nonparalytic Psittacosis PsittacosisPsittacosis is an infection caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, a type of bacteria found in the droppings of birds. Birds spread the infection to huma...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Q-fever (acute and chronic) Q-feverQ fever is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that are spread by domestic and wild animals and ticks.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Rabies (human and animal cases) RabiesRabies is a deadly viral infection that is mainly spread by infected animals.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Rubella (including congenital syndrome) RubellaRubella, also known as the German measles, is an infection in which there is a rash on the skin. Congenital rubella is when a pregnant woman with rub...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Salmonella paratyphi and typhi infections Salmonellosis Severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus disease (SARS CoV-2) Severe acute respiratory syndrome-assoc...Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia. Infection with the SARS virus causes acute respiratory distress (severe bre...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Shigellosis ShigellosisShigellosis is a bacterial infection of the lining of the intestines. It is caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Silicosis SilicosisSilicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in (inhaling) silica dust.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Smallpox SmallpoxSmallpox is a serious disease that is easily passed from person to person (contagious). It is caused by a virus.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Spotted fever rickettsiosis Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome Syphilis, including congenital syphilis SyphilisSyphilis is a bacterial infection that is most often spread through sexual contact.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Tetanus TetanusTetanus is an infection of the nervous system with a type of bacteria that is potentially deadly, called Clostridium tetani (C tetani).Read Article Now Book Mark Article Toxic shock syndrome (other than streptococcal) Toxic shock syndromeToxic shock syndrome is a serious disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with several body organs.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Trichinellosis TrichinellosisTrichinosis is an infection with the roundworm Trichinella spiralis.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Tuberculosis TuberculosisPulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs. It may spread to other organs.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Tularemia TularemiaTularemia is a bacterial infection in wild rodents. The bacteria are passed to humans through contact with tissue from the infected animal. The bac...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Vancomycin intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) Vibriosis Viral hemorrhagic fever (including Ebola virus, Lassa virus, among others) Ebola virusEbola is a severe and often deadly disease caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding, and often, death. Ebola can occu...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Waterborne disease outbreak Yellow fever Yellow feverYellow fever is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Zika virus disease and infection (including congenital)Zika virus diseaseZika is a virus passed to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, rash, and red eyes (conjunctivitis)....Read Article Now Book Mark Article The county or state health department will try to find the source of many of these illnesses, such as food poisoning. In the case of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the county or state will try to locate sexual contacts of infected people to make sure they are disease-free or are treated if they are already infected.The information gained from reporting allows the county or state to make informed decisions and laws about activities and the environment, such as:Animal control Food handling Immunization programs Insect control STD tracking Water purification The provider is required by law to report these diseases. By cooperating with state health workers, you can help them locate the source of an infection or prevent the spread of an epidemic.Open ReferencesReferencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention website. 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Reportable diseasesNotifiable diseasesReportable diseases are diseases considered to be of great public health importance. In the United States, local, state, and national agencies (for example, county and state health departments or the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]) require that these diseases be reported when they are diagnosed by health care providers or laboratories.Reporting allows for the collection of statistics that show how often the disease occurs. This helps researchers identify disease trends and track disease outbreaks. This information can help control future outbreaks. Information All US states have a reportable diseases list. It is the responsibility of your provider, not you, to report cases of these diseases. Many diseases on the list must also be reported to the CDC.Reportable diseases are divided into several groups:Mandatory written reporting: A report of the disease must be made in writing. Examples are gonorrhea and salmonellosis. GonorrheaGonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI).Read Article Now Book Mark Article SalmonellosisSalmonella enterocolitis is a bacterial infection in the lining of the small intestine that is caused by Salmonella bacteria. It is a type of food p...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Mandatory reporting by telephone: The provider must make a report by phone. Examples are rubeola (measles) and pertussis (whooping cough). RubeolaMeasles is a very contagious (easily spread) illness caused by a virus.Read Article Now Book Mark Article PertussisPertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing. The coughing can make it hard to breathe. A deep "...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Report of total number of cases. Examples are chickenpox and influenza. ChickenpoxChickenpox is a viral infection in which a person develops very itchy blisters all over the body. It was more common in the past. The illness is ra...Read Article Now Book Mark Article InfluenzaThe flu (influenza) is a viral respiratory illness that causes fever, chills, runny nose, body aches, and cough. It spreads easily from person to pe...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Cancer. Cancer cases are reported to the state Cancer Registry. Diseases reportable to the CDC include:Anthrax AnthraxAnthrax is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Bacillus anthracis. Infection in humans most often involves the skin, gastrointestinal...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Arboviral diseases (diseases caused by viruses spread by mosquitoes, sandflies, ticks, etc.) such as West Nile virus, eastern and western equine encephalitis West Nile virusWest Nile virus causes a viral disease and is spread by mosquitoes. The condition ranges from mild to severe.Read Article Now Book Mark Article EncephalitisEncephalitis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the brain, most often due to infections.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Babesiosis Botulism BotulismBotulism is a rare but serious illness caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The bacteria may enter the body through wounds or by eating imprope...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Brucellosis BrucellosisBrucellosis is a bacterial infection that occurs from contact with animals carrying brucella bacteria.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Campylobacteriosis Cancer Candida auris, clinical Candida aurisCandida auris (C auris) is a type of yeast (fungus). It can cause a severe infection in hospital or nursing home patients. These people are often a...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Candida auris, screening Carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO) Carbapenemase-producing organisms, clinical Carbapenemase-producing organisms, screening Carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide poisoningCarbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes thousands of deaths each year in North America. Breathing in carbon monoxide is very dangerous. It i...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Chancroid ChancroidChancroid is a bacterial infection that is spread through sexual contact.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Chickenpox (varicella) Chlamydia ChlamydiaChlamydia is an infection caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most often spread through sexual contact.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Cholera CholeraCholera is a bacterial infection of the small intestine that causes a large amount of watery diarrhea.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Coccidioidomycosis CoccidioidomycosisValley fever is an infection that occurs when the spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis enter your body through the lungs.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that causes fever, coughing, and shortness of breath, but many other symptoms can occur....Read Article Now Book Mark Article Cryptosporidiosis CryptosporidiosisCryptosporidium enteritis is an infection of the small intestine that causes diarrhea. The parasite cryptosporidium causes this infection.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Cyclosporiasis Dengue virus infections Diphtheria DiphtheriaDiphtheria is an acute infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis EhrlichiosisEhrlichiosis is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of a tick.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Foodborne disease outbreak Giardiasis GiardiasisGiardia, or giardiasis, is a parasitic infection of the small intestine. A tiny parasite called Giardia lamblia causes it.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Gonorrhea Haemophilus influenza, invasive disease Hansen disease Hansen diseaseLeprosy is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. This disease causes skin sores, nerve damage, and muscle weakness that gets worse...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hantavirus infection, non-Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Hantavirus infectionHantavirus is a life-threatening viral infection spread to humans by rodents.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Hemolytic uremic syndrome, post-diarrheal Hemolytic uremic syndromeShiga-like toxin producing E coli hemolytic-uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS) is a disorder that most often occurs when an infection in the digestive system...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis A Hepatitis AHepatitis A is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver from the hepatitis A virus.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis B (acute and chronic) Hepatitis BHepatitis B is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Other types of viral hepatitis ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis B perinatal infection Hepatitis C (acute and chronic) Hepatitis CHepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver. Other types of viral hepatitis include:Hepatitis AHepatitis BHepat...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Hepatitis C, perinatal infection HIV/AIDS HIV/AIDSHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). When a person becomes infected with HIV, the ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Influenza-related infant deaths Invasive pneumococcal disease Lead, elevated blood level Legionnaire disease (legionellosis) LegionellosisLegionnaires disease is an infection of the lungs and airways. It is caused by Legionella bacteria.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Leptospirosis LeptospirosisLeptospirosis is an infection caused by leptospira bacteria.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Listeriosis ListeriosisListeriosis is an infection that can occur when a person eats food that has been contaminated with bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes (L monocyto...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Lyme disease Lyme diseaseLyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread through the bite of one of several types of ticks.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Malaria MalariaMalaria is a parasitic disease that involves high fevers, shaking chills, flu-like symptoms, and anemia.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Measles Melioidosis Meningitis (meningococcal disease) MeningitisMeningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This covering is called the meninges. Bacteria are one type of germ ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Mpox MpoxMpox is a viral infection in which a person develops fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and a rash that may include the entire body. Most cases resolve w...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Mumps MumpsMumps is a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands. The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Novel influenza A virus infections Pertussis Pesticide-related illnesses and injuries Plague PlaguePlague is a severe bacterial infection that may cause death. The disease affects small mammals, mainly rodents, and humans.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Poliomyelitis, paralytic PoliomyelitisPolio is a viral disease that can affect nerves and can lead to partial or full paralysis. The medical name for polio is poliomyelitis.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Poliovirus infection, nonparalytic Psittacosis PsittacosisPsittacosis is an infection caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, a type of bacteria found in the droppings of birds. Birds spread the infection to huma...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Q-fever (acute and chronic) Q-feverQ fever is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that are spread by domestic and wild animals and ticks.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Rabies (human and animal cases) RabiesRabies is a deadly viral infection that is mainly spread by infected animals.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Rubella (including congenital syndrome) RubellaRubella, also known as the German measles, is an infection in which there is a rash on the skin. Congenital rubella is when a pregnant woman with rub...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Salmonella paratyphi and typhi infections Salmonellosis Severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus disease (SARS CoV-2) Severe acute respiratory syndrome-assoc...Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia. Infection with the SARS virus causes acute respiratory distress (severe bre...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Shigellosis ShigellosisShigellosis is a bacterial infection of the lining of the intestines. It is caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Silicosis SilicosisSilicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in (inhaling) silica dust.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Smallpox SmallpoxSmallpox is a serious disease that is easily passed from person to person (contagious). It is caused by a virus.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Spotted fever rickettsiosis Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome Syphilis, including congenital syphilis SyphilisSyphilis is a bacterial infection that is most often spread through sexual contact.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Tetanus TetanusTetanus is an infection of the nervous system with a type of bacteria that is potentially deadly, called Clostridium tetani (C tetani).Read Article Now Book Mark Article Toxic shock syndrome (other than streptococcal) Toxic shock syndromeToxic shock syndrome is a serious disease that involves fever, shock, and problems with several body organs.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Trichinellosis TrichinellosisTrichinosis is an infection with the roundworm Trichinella spiralis.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Tuberculosis TuberculosisPulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs. It may spread to other organs.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Tularemia TularemiaTularemia is a bacterial infection in wild rodents. The bacteria are passed to humans through contact with tissue from the infected animal. The bac...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Vancomycin intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) Vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) Vibriosis Viral hemorrhagic fever (including Ebola virus, Lassa virus, among others) Ebola virusEbola is a severe and often deadly disease caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding, and often, death. Ebola can occu...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Waterborne disease outbreak Yellow fever Yellow feverYellow fever is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Zika virus disease and infection (including congenital)Zika virus diseaseZika is a virus passed to humans by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, joint pain, rash, and red eyes (conjunctivitis)....Read Article Now Book Mark Article The county or state health department will try to find the source of many of these illnesses, such as food poisoning. In the case of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the county or state will try to locate sexual contacts of infected people to make sure they are disease-free or are treated if they are already infected.The information gained from reporting allows the county or state to make informed decisions and laws about activities and the environment, such as:Animal control Food handling Immunization programs Insect control STD tracking Water purification The provider is required by law to report these diseases. By cooperating with state health workers, you can help them locate the source of an infection or prevent the spread of an epidemic.Open ReferencesReferencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention website. National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS). www.cdc.gov/nndss/index.html. Updated March 15, 2024. Accessed June 19, 2024.