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Antimicrobial Resistance view detail comment email this

The National Center for Infectious Diseases provides both basic general information about the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and clinical and technical information for health professionals. The site has a glossary, links to relevant Web sites, and tips for preventing the spread of drug resistance and of infectious diseases.
http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Infectious Diseases, Science, Science

Last updated Feb 25, 2003


Microbe Zoo view detail comment email this

This educational site for young people is all about microorganisms and their ecology. It presents just about everything you'd want to know about things you need a microscope to see. From the Comm Tech Lab and the Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University.
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/
Topics: Science, Science

Last updated May 19, 2005


The Micropolitan Museum of Microscopic Art Forms view detail comment email this

This site presents briefly annotated images of dozens of freshwater and marine microorganisms, the so-called "overlooked works of art" created by "eons of natural selection and other life-sculpting mechanisms." Includes organisms such as algae, fleas, arthropods, and diatoms. From a Dutch artist and photographer.
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/micropolitan/
Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Science, Technology

Last updated Mar 31, 2004


MRSA — Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus view detail comment email this

This site about a type of "staph" infection includes fact sheets, background on the antibiotic-resistant infection, and information about prevention and control, laboratory testing practices, and the outbreak among sports participants. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/ARESIST/mrsa.htm
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Infectious Diseases, Science

Last updated Jan 8, 2004




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