Outbreaks To Watch
This page offers up-to-date information on emerging pathogens, diseases, and outbreaks from around the globe. Additionally, it highlights past health emergencies that we have been closely monitoring. Explore the links below to stay informed about the latest developments in global health and to learn more about the outbreaks currently under observation.
Current Outbreaks to Watch
Ebola Virus Disease
Ebola disease is caused by an infection with an orthoebolavirus, that can cause serious and often deadly disease, with a mortality rate as high as 80 to 90 percent.
Learn MoreLassa Fever
Lassa fever is a viral illness spread by a rat found in parts of West Africa.
Learn MoreRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Respiratory syncytial virus is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms.
Learn MoreDengue Fever
Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.
Learn MoreOther subtypes of Avian Influenza
Learn more about other subtypes of avian influenza (non-H5N1) recently in the media.
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Plague
Tick Diseases
Aspergillus
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Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a virus that usually causes symptoms similar to a cold.
Learn MoreEastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare, but serious disease caused by a virus which is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito.
Learn MoreCrimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF)
Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a viral haemorrhagic fever usually transmitted by ticks.
Learn MoreNipah Virus
Carried by fruit bats, Nipah Virus is a zoonotic virus that can be spread from people to people.
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