Animals, Insects and Bites
Animals, insects and bites can cause health risks from minor discomfort to severe illness. Learning how to prevent bites can help reduce your risk of infection. For more information on specific insects and animals please select a topic below.
Some diseases spread by insects and animals are reportable. Please see the Infectious Diseases page for specific infectious diseases.
- Animal Bites and Scratches
- Bed Bugs
- Cat Scratch Disease
- Head Lice
- Pet Safety
- West Nile and Mosquitoes
- Rabies
- Scabies
- Swimmer's Itch
- Ticks - Lyme Disease
Created: Aug 2026, by CDC