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Acinetobacter baumannii is a typically short, almost round, rod-shaped (coccobacillus) Gram-negative bacterium. It can be an opportunistic pathogen in humans, affecting… Read More.

Adenoviruses are medium-sized (90–100 nm), nonenveloped viruses with an icosahedral nucleocapsid containing a double stranded DNA genome. They have a broad range of… Read More.

Aspergillus niger is a fungus and one of the most common species of the genus Aspergillus. It causes… Read More.

Aviadenoviruses are adenoviruses that affect birds — particularly chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and pheasants. Viruses in this genus cause specific disease syndromes such as… Read More.

Avian infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is a coronavirus which infects chickens, causing the associated disease, infectious bronchitis (IB). It is a highly infectious avian pathogen which… Read More.

Avian Influenza A H3N2 variant viruses (also known as "H3N2v") with the matrix (M) gene from the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus were first detected in people in… Read More.

H5N1 is a type of influenza virus that causes a highly infectious, severe respiratory disease in birds called avian influenza (or "bird flu"). Human cases of H5N1 avian influenza occur occasionally, but it is difficult to transmit the infection from person to person. Read More.

H9N2 is a subtype of the species Influenza A virus (bird flu virus). It is the most common subtype of influenza viruses in Chinese chickens and thus causes great economic loss for the poultry industry… Read More.

Avian reoviruses belong to the genus Orthoreovirus, and Reoviridae family. They are non-enveloped viruses that undergo replication in the cytoplasm of infected cells. Avian reoviruses are ubiquitous among… Read More.

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a small, gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that has long been associated with respiratory tract infections in laboratory research, food-producing, companion, and wildlife animals… Read More.

Bovine viral diarrhea is a viral disease of cattle and other ruminants that is caused by the bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). Read More.

Brevibacterium ammoniagenes are Gram-positive soil organisms that occur commonly in nature in the soil, water, plants, and food products. Read More.

The Candida albicans yeast is an opportunistic fungus and a normal part of your gut flora. Overgrowth of the yeast can, however, cause a number of health issues. Read More.

Candida auris is a species of fungus which grows as yeast, first described in 2009. It has recently attracted increased attention because of its multi-drug resistance. Read More.

Canine Adenovirus, also known as infectious canine hepatitis, is a worldwide, contagious disease of dogs that affects liver, kidneys, eyes, and the cells lining the blood vessels. Read More.

Canine coronavirus is a highly contagious intestinal disease that can be found in dogs all around the world. This particular coronavirus is specific to dogs, both wild and domestic, replicating inside the small intestine. Read More.

Canine distemper is a contagious and serious viral illness with no known cure. The disease affects dogs and certain species of wildlife. Young, unvaccinated puppies and non-immunized older dogs are at the greatest risk. Read More.

Also known as Kennel cough, Canine Parainfluenza Virus is a non-life-threatening cold-like condition that causes coughing and other symptoms in dogs. CPIV can spread rapidly through dense populations like kennels and shelters. Read More.

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. The virus affects dogs' gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces, environments, or people. Read More.

Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) can cause symptoms ranging from mild diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon. It most commonly affects older adults in hospitals or long-term care facilities, often following long-term antibiotic use. Read More.

A coronavirus is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses are not considered dangerous but spread very easily through close contact with infected persons. Read More.

Corynebacterium bovis is a pathogenic, Gram-positive rod which has been identified as the cause of a bacterial skin disease of nude mice as well as mastitis and pyelonephritis in cattle. Read More.

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that puts almost anyone at risk for infection. Once infected, the virus remains in the host's body for life, though it rarely causes problems in healthy people. Read More.

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare and deadly disease most commonly affecting people and nonhuman primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). Read More.

Enterobacter aerogenes is a nosocomial and pathogenic bacterium that causes opportunistic infections. It is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria generally found in the human gastrointestinal tract. Read More.

Enterococcus faecalis is a gram-positive, commensal bacterium commonly found in the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and other mammals. It can cause life-threatening infections in humans, especially in hospital environments. Read More.

Enterococcus faecium is a Gram-positive bacterium. It can be commensal in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals, but may also be pathogenic, causing diseases such as neonatal meningitis or endocarditis. Read More.

Equine arteritis is an RNA virus of the genus Arterivirus. The virus causes an acute, contagious, viral disease of equids. There is no known hazard to humans associated with Equine arteritis. Read More.

Escherichia coli, better known as E. coli, are Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped, coliform bacteria found in the environment, foods, and intestines of people and animals. Although most strains are harmless, others can be extremely dangerous. Read More.

Feline calicivirus infection is a common respiratory disease in cats. The virus attacks the respiratory tract, mouth, intestines, and musculoskeletal system. It is highly communicable in unvaccinated cats. Read More.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is the name given to an uncommon but usually fatal aberrant immune response to infection with feline coronavirus. Read More.

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is second only to trauma as the leading cause of death in cats, killing 85% of persistently infected felines within three years of diagnosis. The virus commonly causes anemia or lymphoma. Read More.

Foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness that usually affects infants and children younger than 5 years old. Typical symptoms include fever, mouth sores, and a skin rash. Read More.

Gentamicin, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacteria resistant to many antibiotics. MRSA is responsible for several difficult-to-treat infections in humans including sepsis, pneumonia, and bloodstream infections. Read More.

Hantaviruses are rodent-borne RNA viruses transmitted primarily through aerosolized particles from infected rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. In humans, infection can cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) — with a ~36% case fatality rate — or Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome (HFRS). Read More.

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the gastrointestinal system of humans. H. pylori is a common cause of peptic ulcers and may be present in more than half the people in the world. Read More.

Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) refer to a group of viruses that cause a severe multisystem syndrome. The overall vascular system is damaged, and the body's ability to regulate itself is impaired. Some types can cause severe, life-threatening disease. Read More.

Hepatitis A virus is a vaccine-preventable, communicable virus affecting the liver. It is usually transmitted person-to-person through the fecal-oral route or consumption of contaminated food or water. Read More.

Hepatitis B (HBV) is a liver infection best prevented by a vaccine. Hepatitis B is transmitted when blood, semen, or another body fluid from an infected person enters a non-infected person. Read More.

Hepatitis C virus is a blood-borne virus that affects the liver of humans. For some people hepatitis C is a short-term illness, but for the majority it becomes a long-term, chronic infection. Read More.

Mouse hepatitis virus (MHV) is a type coronavirus that affects rodents, especially colonies of laboratory mice. The virus causes an epidemic murine illness with high mortality rates and can be catastrophic among dense populations. Read More.

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV-1) causes sores around the mouth and lips known as fever blisters or cold sores. HSV-1 is a highly contagious infection, which is common and endemic throughout the world. Read More.

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2) infection is widespread throughout the world and is almost exclusively sexually transmitted, resulting in genital herpes. Infection with HSV-2 is lifelong and incurable. Read More.

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that weakens a person's immune system by destroying important disease and infection-fighting cells. No effective cure exists for HIV yet. However, with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. Read More.

Coronaviruses are viruses belonging to the subfamily Coronavirinae that typically affect the respiratory tract of mammals and humans. They are associated with the common cold and pneumonia, and are responsible for roughly 30% of common cold cases. Read More.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus. SARS was first reported in Asia in February 2003, and spread to more than two dozen countries before the outbreak of 2003 was contained. Read More.

Influenza, commonly known as "flu," is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus. Symptoms can be mild to severe. Influenza spreads around the world in a yearly outbreak and is highly contagious. Read More.

Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhoeal disease among infants and young children. Nearly every child in the world is infected with rotavirus at least once by the age of five. It causes gastroenteritis, known as "stomach flu." Read More.

Infectious avian laryngotracheitis virus (ILT) is an acute, highly contagious, herpesvirus infection of chickens and pheasants characterized by severe dyspnea, coughing, and rales. Read More.

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a highly contagious, infectious respiratory disease caused by Bovine Herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1). After the first infection, the virus is never fully removed. Read More.

The Infectious Bronchitis virus (IBV) is a variety of Coronavirus that targets not only the respiratory tract but also the urogenital tract. The virus can spread to different organs throughout the body. Read More.

Infectious bursal disease (IBD), also known as Gumboro disease, is a highly contagious disease of young chickens caused by infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV). Read More.

Infectious canine hepatitis is an acute liver infection in dogs caused by canine adenovirus type-1 (CAV-1). CAV-1 also causes disease in wolves, coyotes, and bears, and encephalitis in foxes. Read More.

Infectious Laryngotracheitis is a type of herpesvirus affecting the upper respiratory tract of its hosts. The disease is highly infectious and has serious economic implications for poultry and egg production worldwide. Read More.

The H1N1 virus is a highly contagious airborne pathogen. H1N1 is also mistakenly known as "swine flu." This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009, though cases have declined significantly since. Read More.

Influenza A virus subtype H3N2 (A/H3N2) is a subtype of viruses that cause influenza. H3N2 viruses can infect birds and mammals and are increasingly abundant in seasonal influenza. One notable outbreak occurred in Hong Kong in 1968. Read More.

Influenza A virus is a single-celled RNA virus of the Orthomyxoviridae family that infects the respiratory system of birds and some mammals, including humans. Outbreaks are more common during "flu season," from late fall through early spring. Read More.

Influenza A/2 virus is a single-celled RNA virus of the Orthomyxoviridae family. Like other variants, it infects the respiratory system of birds and some mammals, including humans. Read More.

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative, nonmotile, encapsulated, lactose-fermenting, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium. It can cause different types of healthcare-associated infections, including pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound infections, and meningitis. Read More.

Legionella is a pathogenic bacteria that causes legionellosis, a respiratory disease in humans. The bacteria can cause a serious type of pneumonia called Legionnaires' disease, or a milder illness called Pontiac fever. Read More.

Listeria monocytogenes is a species of pathogenic bacteria which causes the infection listeriosis. It is a facultative anaerobic bacterium, meaning it can survive in the presence or absence of oxygen. Read More.

Marek's disease is a highly contagious viral neoplastic disease in chickens, named after József Marek. Chickens are a natural host for Marek's disease virus; quail can be naturally infected and turkeys can be infected in a research setting. Read More.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by a type of staph bacteria that's become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph infections. Because it's hard to treat, MRSA is sometimes called a "super bug." Read More.

Minute Virus of Mice (MVM) is a variety of parvovirus occurring in rodents such as mice. MVM is a common infection in laboratory mice due to its highly contagious nature and spreads rapidly if not addressed. Read More.

Mouse hepatitis virus (MHV) is a type of coronavirus that affects rodents, especially colonies of laboratory mice. Although infection generally causes no overt clinical signs, it can cause profound changes in the immune system. Read More.

Mouse Parvovirus type 1 (MPV-1), along with minute virus of mice, is one of two major parvoviruses affecting murine populations. The virus was once known as orphan parvovirus because of its distinct detrimental effects on developing fetuses. Read More.

Murine norovirus (MNV) is a species of norovirus affecting rodents, specifically mice. MNV is the most common gastrointestinal pathogen of research mice and can alter research outcomes in biomedical mouse models. Read More.

Murine parainfluenza virus Type 1, also known as Sendai virus, is a species in the genus Respirovirus. The virus is immunosuppressive and can have immediate and long-term effects on the host's immune system. Read More.

Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis) is a slow-growing aerobic bacterium and the causative agent of tuberculosis in cattle (bovine TB). It is related to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can jump the species barrier to cause tuberculosis in humans and other mammals. Read More.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacteria that causes TB. It is an infectious bacterium that infects the lungs, brain, and spine. Guinea pigs are innately susceptible while humans, mice, and rabbits show different levels of resistance depending upon their genotype. Read More.

Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is a contagious viral bird disease affecting many domestic and wild avian species. Exposure of humans to infected birds (e.g., in poultry processing plants) can cause mild conjunctivitis and influenza-like symptoms. Read More.

The common "stomach bug," known as the norovirus, is a highly contagious diarrheal and vomiting illness. The virus thrives in compact populations such as schools, nursing homes, child care centers, cruise ships, and hospitals. Read More.

Pandemic 2009 H1N1 Influenza A Virus, best known by the misnomer "Swine Flu," is a new strain of H1N1 first identified in 2009. This was actually the second worldwide pandemic involving H1N1, the first being the 1918 influenza epidemic. Read More.

Paramyxovirus hosts the same family of viruses including measles, mumps, and respiratory tract infections. These viruses are known to cause mild or severe upper and lower respiratory tract infections, particularly in children. Read More.

Poliovirus Type 1 is a human enterovirus and member of the family Picornaviridae. The virus infects humans in two ways: either as a mild illness without serious symptoms, or by infecting the central nervous system and potentially causing paralysis. Read More.

Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is a single-stranded DNA virus. PCV2 infection is widespread and essentially all pig herds are infected. The disease is characterized by wasting and infertility among infected herds. Read More.

Porcine Parvovirus Infection (PPV) is the most common and important cause of infectious infertility in swine. The absence of outward clinical signs makes this infection especially dangerous. Read More.

Porcine Respiratory & Reproductive Syndrome virus (PRRS), also known as "blue-ear pig disease," causes reproductive failure in breeding stock and respiratory tract illness in young pigs. Read More.

Prions are misfolded proteins that can cause fatal neurodegenerative diseases in animals and humans. They are highly resistant to inactivation and can persist in the environment for long periods of time. Read More.

Proteus mirabilis is part of the normal flora of the human gastrointestinal tract but can become pathogenic when it enters the body through the urinary tract, wounds, or lungs. It commonly causes urinary tract infections and the formation of stones. Read More.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa has become an important cause of gram-negative infection, especially in patients with compromised host defense mechanisms. Serious infections usually occur in people in the hospital or with weakened immune systems. Read More.

Pseudorabies virus causes an acute, frequently fatal disease with a worldwide distribution that affects swine primarily, and other domestic and wild animals incidentally. Clinical signs in non-porcine animals are similar to those of rabies, hence the name "mad itch." Read More.

Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals that infects the central nervous system. The virus is most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. Rabies is almost always fatal following the onset of clinical symptoms. Read More.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious for infants and older adults. Most children will be infected with the virus by age 2. Read More.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a serious disease in rabbits. RHD is not a food safety concern and poses no risk to humans. We have several RHDv2 disinfectants that meet EPA's emerging viral pathogen criteria. Read More.

The rhinovirus, best known as the common cold, is one of the most commonly encountered pathogenic agents on the planet. Though not commonly dangerous, it proliferates throughout the autumn and winter months on a yearly basis. Read More.

Rhinovirus Type 39 is a type of common cold virus. There are currently around 160 recognized types of human rhinoviruses that differ according to their surface proteins. Read More.

Rotavirus is a contagious virus that can cause gastroenteritis, the inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Infants and young children are most likely to get rotavirus disease. Severe cases can result in dangerous dehydration levels. Read More.

Salmonella enterica is a rod-shaped, flagellated, Gram-negative bacterium and is considered a serious human pathogen and the main cause of food-borne infection in humans. Read More.

Salmonella enterica is a rod-shaped, flagellated, Gram-negative bacterium and is considered a serious human pathogen and the main cause of food-borne infection in humans. Most infections are caused by food infected with S. enterica. Read More.

Salmonella typhi, also known as typhoid fever, is an obligate parasite that has no known natural reservoir outside of humans. Worldwide, typhoid fever affects roughly 17 million people annually, causing nearly 600,000 deaths. Read More.

SARS-CoV-2 is the strain of coronavirus that causes the respiratory illness responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. Colloquially known as simply the coronavirus, it was previously referred to by its provisional name. Read More.

Serratia marcescens is a species of rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria in the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is responsible for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), particularly through catheters, urinary tract infections, and wound infections. Read More.

Shigella dysenteriae is a species of the rod-shaped bacterial genus Shigella. It is found worldwide but concentrates in areas with overcrowding and malnutrition, and most commonly found in contaminated food and water. Read More.

Sialodacryoadenitis is a type of coronavirus infection that affects the nasal cavities, lungs, salivary glands, and the Harderian gland in rats. These are highly infectious diseases that can be spread from rat to rat simply by proximity. Read More.

Staphylococcus aureus, sometimes known simply as "staph," is a bacterium that is a member of the normal flora of the body. Although not always pathogenic, it is a common cause of skin infections, respiratory infections such as sinusitis, and food poisoning. Read More.

Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as "Group A Strep," is an infrequent but usually pathogenic part of the skin microbiota. Infection causes many important human diseases, ranging from mild skin infections to life-threatening systemic diseases including strep throat, toxic shock syndrome, and necrotizing fasciitis. Read More.

Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections, known as "variant viruses," have occurred. Read More.

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease in humans that infects the lungs, brain, and spine. The distinction between carriers (Latent TB) and TB disease is crucial. If untreated, the disease can be fatal. Most cases can now be cured with antibiotic treatment. Read More.

Occasionally Staphylococcus aureus populations develop resistance to novobiocin, tetracycline, and combinations of these antibiotics. Due to its resistance to traditional antibiotic treatment, this strain is extremely contagious and is considered dangerous. Read More.

Theiler's Murine Encephalomyelitis Virus (TMEV) belongs to the Picornavirus family. TMEV induces a biphasic disease in susceptible mouse strains and is commonly used as an experimental model for multiple sclerosis. Read More.

Theilovirus, also known as Mouse encephalomyelitis virus, infects the brain and spinal cord of mice and other murines. Infection is most commonly encountered in research facilities due to the virus's utility as a model for multiple sclerosis. Read More.

Transmissible Gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) is a type of coronavirus primarily infecting pigs. It is one of the leading causes of death in suckling pigs. The virus attacks the cell lining of the intestinal wall, with mortality rates close to 100% in pigs less than 1 month old. Read More.

Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a species of fungus affecting both animals and humans alike. It is responsible for scaly, inflamed fungal infections like ringworm and athlete's foot. Read More.

Vaccinia virus (VACV) has been used more extensively for human immunization than any other vaccine. It is best known as the vaccination for smallpox and is credited with the eradication of the disease. Vaccinations using VACV have been on the rise since 2003. Read More.

Vancomycin-intermediate Staphylococcus aureus (VISA) is a specific type of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. The widespread abuse of antibiotics has created strains that are resistant to treatment. Read More.

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE) is a strain of the pathogenic bacteria Enterococcus that is resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin. Acquired resistance to glycopeptide antibiotics has created new problems with treatment and prevention. Read More.

Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) is in the same family as the well-known rabies virus. VSV can affect horses, cattle, and pigs and causes clinical symptoms very similar to foot-and-mouth disease. The disease can spread rapidly through close contact or through biting insects. Read More.

Yersinia enterocolitica is a bacteria that causes infection by eating raw or undercooked pork. CDC estimates Y. enterocolitica causes almost 117,000 illnesses, 640 hospitalizations, and 35 deaths in the United States every year. Read More.