Infectious Diseases

In addition to Infection Control Guidelines for health professionals, this website lists alphabetically various infectious diseases and conditions. There is additional information for each disease, including its causes, symptoms, risks, treatment and prevention.

This webpage provides the Toronto residents and visitors with information about the current health risks, infections and outbreaks identified in the GTA area. It also provides access to the locations of clinics and counselling services.

Fact sheets cover topics on infectious and sexually transmitted diseases among adults and they emphasize importance of targeted vaccinations in preventing serious diseases.

WHO provides information on infectious diseases occurring in different regions and countries of the world.  Information about diseases can be accessed by geographical regions. There is a list of factsheets on infectious diseases and access to other publications released by departments of the WHO and other cooperating agencies.