Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What is COVID-19? There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused…
Viruses
A wide range of illnesses are caused by viruses. Viruses like the flu are reported in Texas each year. Other viruses like ebola have emerged in other countries abroad, but reported cases in the United States are extremely rare.
Click the links below for more information on specific viruses, and how you can help prevent the spread of virus-related illnesses.
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. It is a reportable condition in Texas. People can get the disease when they are in contact…
West Nile Virus
West Nile virus infection can cause serious disease. WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and…
MERS
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus — the same family of viruses that causes the common cold…
Influenza (Flu)
How does the flu spread? Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze,…
Enterovirus-D68
Several cases of Enterovirus-D68 have been confirmed in North Texas after test results came back positive from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according…
Ebola Virus
Wise Health System takes the care of our patients and our community very seriously. Our staff takes part in local and regional trainings to assure…
Zika Virus
Zika is a mosquito-borne virus that is currently causing a large outbreak primarily in Central and South America. While no locally transmitted cases of Zika…