Women’s Health, Wellness, and Reproductive Medicine

Infectious Diseases & Prevention

Infectious Diseases are caused by pathogens. The most common cause of infectious diseases is pathogens called viruses and bacteria, but they can also be caused by fungi or protozoa. Many of the changes have benefited women's health, but some have had deleterious effects. Infectious diseases pose an especially formidable threat to women, claiming >15 million lives around the globe each year.

Preventing the Spread of Infectious Diseases

• Wash your hands often.
• Get vaccinated.
• Use antibiotics sensibly.
• Stay at home if you have signs and symptoms of an infection.
• Be smart about food preparation.
• Disinfect the 'hot zones' in your residence.
• Practice safer sex.
• Don't share personal items.