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WebMD

Web Md: Chickenpox (Varicella)

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Measles

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Infectious Mononucleosis

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

National Shingles Foundation: Shingles & Phn: Your Questions Answered

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides general information about shingles, how it is caused, and how it is treated.
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Other

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

For Students 9th - 10th
This very thorough site discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and recurrences of shingles.
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Shingles?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Infectious Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Chicken Pox [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact card on chicken pox and how it is contracted.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Viral Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart of information for various viral diseases. Learn about the causes, symptoms, control, and spread of viruses.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Chicken Pox Instruction Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Safety guidelines for dealing with emergency and less serious cases of chicken pox.