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Communicable Diseases

Communicable diseases spread from person-to-person, or from animals to people. They may also spread from surfaces or food to people. The Epidemiology and Disease Intervention Team investigates reports of communicable disease within our community to decrease transmission and provide disease control guidance.

Some communicable diseases must be reported to public health by health care providers, laboratories, and other community partners. A full list of reportable conditions can be found on the Communicable Reportable Conditions list..

Mpox

Mpox is a virus in the orthopox family of viruses, which includes smallpox. Mpox can cause serious illness. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of mpox and how it spreads, including mpox data for Denver.

Respiratory Illnesses

Respiratory infections include many common illnesses such as influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. When you suspect that you have a respiratory virus, it is important to stay home and away from others while you have symptoms.