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Anthrax: Frequently Asked Questions

Also available in: Spanish 

Answers to questions about anthrax symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment. Information is also provided about the anthrax vaccine.... Details >

National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A Kids' Guide to Fever  External Link

This kids' guide to fever explains what a fever is, why kids get fevers, why parents and doctors may be concerned, and how to get rid of fever.... Details >

Nemours Foundation  External Link

Addressing Infectious Disease Threats  External Link

Infectious diseases are human illnesses caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and other microbes. They may be spread by direct contact with an infected person or animal, by ingesting contamin... Details >

Directors of Health Promotion and Education  External Link

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

Campylobacter

This document provides answers to consumers questions about campylobacter -- the most common bacterial cause of diarrheal illness in the United States.... Details >

National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cat-Scratch Disease  External Link

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  External Link

CFS Information

General information about CFS -- a description, its causes and prognosis, treatment options, disease management and more.... Details >

National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chilling Out With Colds  External Link

This page explains to kids what colds are, how they are caught, and what one can do to feel better.... Details >

Nemours Foundation  External Link

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Home Page - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) has not been identified, but there are several theories. This page provides information on ongoing and future research, as well as current treatment protoco... Details >

National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Clinical and Epidemiologic Principles of Anthrax

This article from Emerging Infectious Diseases describes the background and epidemiology of anthrax and discusses disease management.... Details >

National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention