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Virus diseases CDC National Immunization Program: Mumps 
 Publications about mumps, an acute viral illness that includes "fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite; followed by swelling of salivary glands." Includes details about immunization (the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine), the 2005-2006 mumps outbreaks, alerts for travelers, and resources for health care professionals. From the National Immunization Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nip/diseases/mumps/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Chikungunya Virus
Compilation of links to material about this mosquito-borne viral disease that became widespread on the French island of Reunion in early 2006. Includes links to government sites, news, articles, and related virology and communicable disease sites. From a doctor in Malaysia. http://www.vadscorner.com/chikungunya.html Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Feb 7, 2006 Dengue/Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever
Detailed information on dengue, "a mosquito-borne infection which in recent years has become a major international public health concern." Provides information on outbreaks, prevalence, transmission, characteristics, treatment, and prevention and control. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.who.int/csr/disease/dengue/en/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated May 30, 2007 Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
Fact sheets about Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF), "a severe, often-fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates." Includes a history of outbreaks (predominantly in African countries) and information for travelers and health professionals about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and related matters. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/ebola.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Dec 7, 2005 Hidden Killers: Deadly Viruses
This site explores virus basics, profiling thirteen common viruses, including HIV, influenza, hepatitis, measles, polio, and ebola. Also explores how the body fights viruses, and potential military uses of viruses. A ThinkQuest site. http://library.thinkquest.org/23054/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Dec 31, 2005 HIV-1, Human Protein Interaction Database
"The goal of this project is to provide scientists in the field of HIV/AIDS research a concise, yet detailed, summary of all known interactions of HIV-1 proteins with host cell proteins, other HIV-1 proteins, or proteins from disease organisms associated with HIV/AIDS." The site features a taxonomy browser, HIV-1 data for proteins and nucleotides, and related information. Searchable. From the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/RefSeq/HIVInteractions/ Topics: Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jun 9, 2004 Infectious Disease: Mumps
Fact sheet about mumps, "a viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands -- one of three pairs of salivary glands, located below and in front of your ears." Discusses signs and symptoms, causes, complications, treatment, the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, and related topics. From the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mumps/DS00125 Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Lassa Fever
Fact sheet on the "acute viral illness that occurs in West Africa." Provides a link to a health advisory on the death from Lassa fever of a New Jersey man in August 2004. Also includes a video on the animal-borne virus, a slide show, and links to related fact sheets. From the Special Pathogens Branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/lassaf.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions Last updated Sep 8, 2004 Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis
"Lymphocytic choriomeningitis, or LCM, is a rodent-borne viral infectious disease that presents as aseptic meningitis" and related neurological diseases when transmitted to humans. The site provides basic questions and answers, prevention information, and information about the May 2005 deaths of patients who received organ transplants from a donor who may have contracted LCM from a pet hamster. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/lcmv.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 30, 2005 Marburg Haemorrhagic Fever
Background information and updates on this "severe and highly fatal disease caused by a virus from the same family as the one that causes Ebola haemorrhagic fever." Includes a fact sheet (also in French and Portuguese) and updates on the Marburg virus outbreak that began in Angola in late 2004. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.who.int/csr/disease/marburg/en/ Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Apr 12, 2005 Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever
Background information about this "rare viral disease that occurs primarily in countries in East and Central Africa." Provides information for medical professionals, businesses, and travelers (particularly to Angola, site of a 2004-2005 outbreak of the disease). From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Special Pathogens Branch. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/marburg.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Apr 10, 2007 Measles Initiative
Launched in February 2001, the Measles Initiative, a joint project of the American Red Cross, UNICEF, CDC, and other international groups, "is a long-term commitment to control measles deaths starting in Africa by vaccinating at-risk children 15 years old and younger." The site provides a description of the problem and solution, a FAQ, a map with a description of campaigns, a photo gallery, and more. Also includes material about anti-malaria efforts. http://www.measlesinitiative.org Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Rabies
Extensive information about the transmission of and treatment for rabies. Topics addressed include transmission, epidemiology, pets, human rabies, wild animals, bats and rabies, and travel concerns. Includes links to related information. Has sections for children, veterinarians, and health care professionals. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/ Topics: Animals, Infectious Diseases, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 30, 2007 Viral Gastroenteritis
Answers to frequently asked questions about this ailment, which is caused by such viruses as rotaviruses, adenoviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, and a group of Noroviruses (including the Norwalk virus). Describes how it is spread and how it is treated. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/faq.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases Last updated Nov 26, 2003 World Health Organization Fact Sheets: Yellow Fever
World Health Organization (WHO) fact sheet on yellow fever, "a viral disease that has caused large epidemics in Africa and the Americas." Provides information about the disease and its symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention (including mosquito control and vaccination). Available in English and French. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs100/en/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 11, 2005 |
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