Bad Bug Book
Access: Publicly available resource
Description: This handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, viruses and parasites) and natural toxins. The intent of the handbook is to provide basic facts regarding these organisms and toxins, including their characteristics, habitat or source, associated foods, infective dose, characteristic disease symptoms, complications, recent and/or major outbreaks, and any susceptible populations. It brings together in one place information from the Food & Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service, and the National Institutes of Health.
Coverage: Various Dates
Subject(s):
Environmental Studies
Health, Medicine & Psychology
Publicly Available Resources
Science & Technology
Related Databases
Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management
Medline
TOXLINE
Web of Science
Other Related Links:
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (CDC)
