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Learn how to better recognize and prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin... Details >
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
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
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 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
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
Describes the causes, common sources, symptoms, risk factors, complications, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of food borne illness.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
The Bad Bug Book is a comprehensive reference site for the full range of food borne pathogens including pathogenic bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter, and vibrio; the entero-virulent escherich... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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
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 >