Just this week, Georgetown University reported a suspected case of monkeypox in its community, one of several confirmed or suspected cases in the D.C. region.

D.C. health officials say that fresh basil from Mexico may be linked to an uptick in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease that can cause flu-like symptoms.

End-of-day news: a disease is striking District dogs and more.

While D.C.’s HIV/AIDS rate is far higher than most places in the U.S. and even some developing countries, the city’s focus on combating the disease seems to be slowly paying dividends.