Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are caused by organisms—like bacteria and viruses—that can be spread from one person to another. American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations are affected by infectious diseases at higher numbers than other racial/ethnic groups. The following resources provide information about some infectious diseases for which AI/AN populations have an increased health burden. A link to Zika virus resources for AI/AN communities is also included.  

HIV/AIDS

• HIV among American Indian and Alaska Natives
• Report: Improving HIV Surveillance Among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States [PDF-552KB]
• National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day-March 20

Tuberculosis

• Basic TB Facts
• Publications and Products

Hepatitis

• Viral Hepatitis
• Viral Hepatitis: Resource Center

Zika Virus

• Zika Resources for Tribes
• CDC’s Zika Website