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    A-Z Index of Parasitic Diseases
    This site provides a list of parasitic diseases in which you can find basic information about signs, symptoms and prevention.... Details >
    CDC's Division of Parasitic Diseases
    FDA Approves First Test to Screen Blood Donors for Chagas Disease
    This news release announces the approval by the Food and Drug (FDA) of a new test to screen blood donors for a blood-borne parasite that causes Chagas disease, a serious and potentially fatal parasiti... Details >
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Foodborne Diseases
    This online fact sheet provides a description of the more common and serious foodborne illnesses -- Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonellosis, Campylobacteriosis, and Shigellosis. Includes information... Details >
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    Foodborne Illness
    This page links to publications on foodborne illness topics and for a variety of audiences. Topics include foodborne pathogens and natural toxins; milk safety, retail food protection, and seafood safe... Details >
    Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Giardiasis
    Giardiasis (GEE-are-DYE-uh-sis) is a diarrheal illness caused by a one-celled, microscopic parasite.... Details >
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Head Lice
    Also available in: Spanish
    Head lice are primarily spread through direct head to head contact, although sharing personal items may play a role in their spread between children. This fact sheet discusses symptoms and diagnosis ... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Head Lice: KidsHealth  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Lice are a very common problem, especially for kids ages 3 years to 12 years. A wingless parasitic insect that feeds on extremely small amounts of blood drawn from the scalp, lice aren't dangerous bu... Details >
    Nemours Foundation
    Headlice Reporting Registry  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    This page provides a link to report adverse reactions for lice or scabies products, treatment failures for lice or scabies products, or outbreaks of lice or scabies. The Registry and its reports are n... Details >
    National Pediculosis Association, Inc.
    Healthy Swimming - CDC
    Every year, millions of people visit “recreational water” sites, such as swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, or the ocean. This Web site provides information for swimmers, pool opera... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Lice Infestation (Pediculosis)
    This web site presents fact sheets that provide basic information about head lice (pediculosis) -- symptoms, diagnosis and treatment -- for professionals and consumers.... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
    American Society of Tropical Medicine and HygieneExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    CDC's Division of Parasitic Diseases
    National Pediculosis Association, Inc.External Links Disclaimer Logo

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