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    FAQ - About Cholera
    Also available in: Spanish
    This brochure answers commonly asked questions about cholera, an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Also available in other languages.... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    FAQ - About Salmonellosis
    Also available in: Spanish
    Answers to your questions about salmonellosis including, a description of the Salmonella germ and information about diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and the government's prevention strategy.... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    www.FoodSafety.gov: Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
    www.FoodSafety.gov is an objective of the President's National Food Safety Initiative designed to assist consumers to find government information on food safety. The goal of the Food Safety Initiative... Details >
    Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Antimicrobial Resistance (National Center for Infectious Diseases, CDC)
    Drug resistance, more technically known as antimicrobial resistance, is a growing concern among health professionals and others around the world. This site is designed to provide both general and tech... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Bacteria and Foodborne Illness
    Describes the causes, common sources, symptoms, risk factors, complications, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of foodborne illness.... Details >
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Bad Bug Book -- Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins
    The Bad Bug Book is a comprehensive reference site for the full range of foodborne pathogens including pathenogenic bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter, and vibrio; the enterovirulent escherich... Details >
    Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Brainerd Diarrhea
    This online mini fact sheet provides basic information on brainerd diarrhea, a gastrointestinal disorder. The fact sheet includes information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. A list of refere... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Cat-Scratch Disease  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This online brochures presents background information on cat scratch disease, and infection caused by bacteria (germs) carried in cat saliva. The symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cat... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
    Community-Associated MRSA Information for the Public
    This fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about infections with antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, includ... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Fight BAC! Campaign  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This national public education campaign is sponsored by a public-private partnership of industry, government and consumer groups. The goal is to educate consumers on the problem of foodborne illness a... Details >
    Partnership for Food Safety Education
    Organizations
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    Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    American Society for MicrobiologyExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Immunization Action CoalitionExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Jesse Cause FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Meningitis Foundation of America Inc.External Links Disclaimer Logo

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