Article that discusses the most common causes of bacterial food poisoning; among these is Staphylococcus Aureus. Staph is discussed individually, with specific information. Also general info is given as to how to prevent bacterial...

This resource provides detailed information about preventing illness, and forming healthy habits.

News story including general information about a listeria outbreak, listeria among pregnant women, warnings from doctors, informational numbers to call and info on safe food handling to prevent listeria contamination.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on over 40 diseases that travelers might need to be prepared for. Information includes description of disease, risk for travelers, preventive measures and treatment.

Site provides an excellent description of botulism and how it affects infants, including information about symptoms, prevention and treatment.

As the local epidemiologist, it is your job to investigate a mysterious disease outbreak. Several people in a camping area have become sick with an unknown serious illness. Trace the outbreak to its source using the basic methods of...

Thorough overview of food poisoning. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.

Government guidelines on food safety and information on foodborne pathogens and preventing illness via proper food preparation and storage.

Thorough overview of chronic hepatitis. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.

This site on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss runs through a variety of topics on the subject and includes a diagram. The topics covered include: How do we hear, What sounds cause NIHL, What are the effects of NIHL, Can NIHL be prevented, What...

A series of slide show presentations about the treatment of infectious disease. Each focuses on one aspect of fighting bacteria. Also included are interactive animations illustrating body functions and how medicines work.

This site is provided for by the University of Arizona. Food safety, preparation, and storage tips - related to staphylococcus. A description of what it is and how you can prevent it during food preparation.

Everything you need to know about shigellosis from causes to treatment and prevention. Very informative.

Use these tips to help kids understand asthma in this guide from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless."

Teach children about what causes asthma, how it's treated, and what learners can do to help their classmates with asthma with this lesson plan from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless".

This read-aloud story is based on the Arthur episode "Buster's Breathless." As you read, pause to talk about the characters and what's happening in the story.

Test your children's knowledge of asthma with this quiz from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless."

Learn about the symptoms of asthma in this guide from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless."

Use these tips designed for adults to better understand your child's asthma in this guide from Arthur: "Buster's Breathless".

Lesson teaching about the importance of washing one's hands to prevent the spread of germs. Includes several simple experiments.

Keep yourself safe from botulism -- "a rare disease that affects nerves and the muscles they control." This article tells how botulism spreads and how it can be prevented.

Article describing how listeria cases and outbreaks prompted the USDA to issue warning labels on certain foods. Foods highlighted include hot dogs and lunch meats. Gives details on cases and prevention steps.

KidsHealth describes scarlet fever, including sections on Signs and Symptoms and moving on to Description, Prevention, Incubation, Duration, Contagiousness, Home Treatment, Professional Treatment, and When to Call the Doctor.

This site provides a detailed article about measles. Contents of the article include information on signs and symptoms, prevention, duration and contagiousness, home treatment, professional treatment, and when to call your doctor.