Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Arboviral Encephalitides
Resource describes several different kinds of encephalitis in detail.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Revolutions in Human Population Growth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes causes of increased population growth.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Woes of Whooping Cough
Intended for young readers, this simple article addresses the causes, symptoms, and treatments for whooping cough.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Swine Flu and Laser Treatment
Read this passage and study the graphics to answer the five-question quiz concerning structure, growth, physiology, and genetics of prokaryotes and viruses.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: There Is No Cure for Polio
This collection uses primary sources to explore polio. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Worried About Lyme Disease?
Short article by Harvard M.D. about preventing and vaccinating against Lyme disease.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Aids Running Amok
The Why? Files have provided information discussing the rampant AIDS epidemic. The article explores hopes for a vaccine and improvement in treatment.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza a (H5 N1) Virus
This site provides general information about avian influenza (bird flu) and one type of bird flu (H5N1). Information is also provided on human health risks, treatment, and vaccination.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Scientist: Louis Pasteur
Kids learn about Louis Pasteur's biography. He was a scientist who studied microorganisms like bacteria. He discovered pasteurization, vaccines, and proved that germs cause disease.
Other
Facts About Tetanus for Adults
This resource presents responses to simple questions about tetanus. It provides information on how tetanus is prevented, detected, and treated.
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Dept. Of Health: Poliomyelitis Fact Sheet
Here, basic questions about polio are answered in brief responses. Learn how polio is spread, what its symptoms are, and how it is treated and prevented.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Louis Pasteur
Use this site to learn about Louis Pasteur's contributions to the world of science and to lives of ordinary people. View the "related links" as well as the bibliographical references from which images for the website were scanned.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Immunity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Most B and T cells die after an infection has been brought under control. But some of them survive for many years. These long-lasting B and T cells are called memory...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases: Tetanus [Pdf]
Brief fact sheet on tetanus includes symptoms and causes.
PBS
American Experience: Technology Timeline: 1752 1990
Short descriptions of important technological innovations produced in America and the date of their introduction.
WebMD
Web Md: Anthrax the Facts You Need
This site from WebMD Health provides answers to frequently asked questions about anthrax, such as what it is, how it's treated, where it comes from, and more. Quite a few links are provided for the information.
Other
Robert Koch: Noble Laureate in Medicine
This site provides a short biography of Robert Koch (1843-1910 CE) highlighting his birth, education, and accomplishments. Written in outline form, noting Koch as the 1905 Nobel Laureate in Medicine.
Curated OER
Kids Health: A Kid's Guide to Shots
Use this site to find out why you need to get shots in order to stay healthy. This article tells what is in shots and how they make you immune to many harmful diseases.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Tests Online: Anthrax
This thorough site delves into what anthrax is, typical symptoms, tests to diagnose it, and treatment options.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Infectious Diseases Tetanus
This resource provides general information on tetatus. Read about how tetanus is transmitted, how it is detected, and how it is treated and prevented.
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Dept. Of Health: Diphtheria Fact Sheet
Here are responses to simple questions about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the bacterial disease, diphtheria.
Other
The Wellcome Trust: Malaria, Treatment and Control at a Glance
This brief site comments on the problems in treating and controlling malaria.
Other
Schools History: Louis Pasteur
A brief discussion of Pasteur's theory that germs in the air were the cause of disease rather than the result of disease.
Other
What You Should Know About Polio [Pdf]
Read brief responses to common questions about polio. Use this site to learn how polio is spread, how it is prevented, and how it manifests in the body.
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