WebMD
Web Md: Chickenpox (Varicella)
This site, provided by WebMD, contains great information on the common viral infection varicella, otherwise known as chickenpox. It gives a general topic overview, then discusses the causes and how it's spread, symptoms, diagnosis,...
WebMD
Medicine Net: Measles
This site, provided by MedicineNet.com answers many questions associated with measles, ranging from "What is measles?" to "How can measles be prevented?" Also includes information on treatment, prognosis, and prevention.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Infectious Mononucleosis
This site from MedicineNet.com gives an in-depth description of mononucleosis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, as well as complications that can come up. Links are provided for easy access to the topics as well to...
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.
Other
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
This very thorough site discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and recurrences of shingles.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Is Shingles?
This article is full of useful information regarding shingles which is caused by a virus. Discussion includes what is shingles, the causes, the symptoms, the risks, diagnosis, prevention, complications, and treatment.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Chicken Pox [Pdf]
A fact card on chicken pox and how it is contracted.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Viral Diseases
A chart of information for various viral diseases. Learn about the causes, symptoms, control, and spread of viruses.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Chicken Pox Instruction Sheet
Safety guidelines for dealing with emergency and less serious cases of chicken pox.