National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) is a part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It focuses on researching, preventing, and controlling new and unusual infectious diseases that can spread between animals and humans, called zoonoses. NCEZID works to detect outbreaks early, understand how these diseases spread, and develop strategies to protect public health. Its efforts help reduce the health impacts of emerging infections, ensuring timely responses and the development of vaccines and treatments to safeguard communities.