Curated OER
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview
Students observe human heath by completing a worksheet in class. In this STD lesson, students identify the different types of diseases which are spread through sexual intercourse and what symptoms will become noticeable. Students...
Curated OER
Health: STDs and Their Symptoms
Young scholars explore the myths and realities associated with sexually transmitted diseases. In a Powerpoint presentation, they discover the characteristics of various diseases, treatments, and complications. In their journals,...
Other
National Shingles Foundation: Shingles & Phn: Your Questions Answered
This website provides general information about shingles, how it is caused, and how it is treated.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Gertrude Elion
Learn about a the scientist who won a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for her work in the scientific discovery of drugs to treat leukemia and herpes, and to prevent the rejection of kidney transplants.
National Institutes of Health
Ninds: Shingles Information Page
This site gives basic information about shingles, including a definition, treatments, and prognosis. Also, includes a list of related organizations and links to additional information.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Cold Sores
Learn all about cold sores in this article for kids.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Herpes
A diagnosis of herpes includes a discussion with the patient on recent sexual practices, cold sores on genitals, the Tzanek smear, and Cytopathic cultures. An antibiotic treatment for the immune suppressed and the prevention of herpes...
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Viral Diseases
A chart of information for various viral diseases. Learn about the causes, symptoms, control, and spread of viruses.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Test Online: Herpes
This informative site examines the test for herpes and what the test is attempting to identify. Common questions about herpes are also addressed.
Other
Rx Med: Herpes Zoster
Here, learn what shingles is and how it is caused. Included is information on how to treat the symptoms associated with this disease.