Emerging Infectious Diseases

JEFFSelects: Emerging Infectious Diseases

Animal & Vector Borne Transmission

Diseases requiring transmission by animals or insects to humans, including parasitic infestations:

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Avian Influenza: Resources for Health Professionals (CDC)
Includes sections on: Key Facts for Clinicians, Training, Outbreaks, Professional Guidance, Infection Control, Vaccination, Treatment, Health Education, Travel Advice, and Prevention.
Bird Flu (NLM)
Index of reputable Web sites with categories for News, Overviews, Specific Conditions, Clinical Trials, Research, Organizations, Law and Policy, and Statistics.
"Bird Flu" Terminology and Changes to Influenza A Viruses and Related Headings (NLM)
A note on terminology for the ambiguous term "bird flu" with advice on how to search MEDLINE.
Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response: Avian Influenza (WHO)
Guidelines & recommendations for diagnosis, treatment, prevention & control of bird flu.
Fact Sheet: Avian Influenza (WHO)
An outline of circumstances and concerns about avian influenza and the significance of its transmission to humans.
Questions and Answers: H5N1 Avian Flu Vaccine Trials (NIAID)
Q&A about the National Institiute of Allergy and Infections Diseases's (NIAID) clinical trials to evaluate vacines against a possible pandemic involving avian flu.

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H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

Jefferson Swine Flu Information
CDC: Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu).
Comprehensive source of facts and status on H1N1 flu. Includes:

CABI Swine Flu Dashboard (CAB International)
Includes open access to the CABI Global Health database and influenza search strategies for CAB Abstracts. The Global Health Database is normally a fee-based resource, but influenza-related materials are now freely available. It claims to be the most "international" resource for public health information with more foreign language coverage than other databases (such as Medline), extra strength in non-journal literature, and influenza coverage since 1910. Produced in the UK, it favors British spelling; however, one should use both British and American spellings to be comprehensive.
EBSCOHost's Influenza - Evidence-based Information Portal
Provided free for public access as a service by EBSCO from Dynamed and other EBSCO resources. Includes alerts, diagnostic support, risk factors, treatment options, and more.
H1N1 Influenza Center - NEJM
The New England Journal of Medicine's growing collection of articles and reports on H1N1 flu.
H1N1 (Swine) Flu Enviro-Health Links
Compiled by the National Library of Medicine Environmental Health and Toxicology Specialized Information Service.
Higher Education H1N1 Influenza Map
Map of the reported presence of the H1N1 Influenza virus in students, faculty, or staff on higher education campuses in the United States and Canada. A service of the International Association of Emergency Managers, Universities and Colleges Committee, in cooperation with the U.S. Dept. of Education.
The Lancet H1N1 Resource Center
Free public access to journal articles and medical news reporting resources from over 40 participating journals and 11 medical societies throughout the world.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
PLoS Currents: Influenza
Rapid communication of research results, supported by the Public Library of Science, Google and the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
Swine Flu: How to Understand Your Risk and Protect Your Health
A Harvard Medical School Special Health Report.
World Health Organization information updates
Steps required to confirm suspected cases of swine flu
From the New York City Health Department - see the chart at the bottom of the press release.
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
For the view from overseas.

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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, HPS

Current Fact Sheets: Hantavirus (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet about HPS.
Hantavirus (NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services) [PDF]
This site contains professional level diagnosis and treatment information about HPS, in addition to reporting information specific to the state of New Jersey.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (CDC)
This site includes information for healthcare professionals and the general public on the transmission of hantavirus. Professional level publications from the CDC are also included, along with a downloadable educational video.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (PA Dept. of Health)
This is a public health information fact sheet about HPS.
MEDLINEplus: Hantavirus Infection (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition to public health information about HPS. Most of the sites are either government or professional organization resources.
What You Should Know About… Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
This is a public health information fact sheet about HPS.

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Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis)

Current Fact Sheets: Head Lice (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet about head lice.
Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis) (CDC)
This site contains clinical and public health information on the head lice parasitic infections, including fact sheets, treatment information, and links to relevant MMWR articles.
MEDLINEplus: Head Lice (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition to public health information on head lice. Most of the sites are either government or professional organization resources. Information specifically written for children is also provided.
What You Should Know About… Head Lice (NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
This is a public health information fact sheet about head lice infestations.

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Leishmaniasis

Leishmaniasis (CDC)
The CDC's Traveler's Health Yellow Book advisory for leishmaniasis.
Leishmaniasis (WHO)
This site provides public health information about leishmaniasis along with HIV co-infection information. Also included are international outbreak alerts and epidemiology information.
Leishmaniasis Information for Service Members (U.S. Dept. of Defense)
This is public health information for U.S. military personnel deployed in areas with a high risk for leishmaniasis.
Leishmaniases (Christian de Duve Institute of Cellular Pathology)
This site deals with the pathology of leshmaniasis, including images of pathology slides. It links through the table of contents to other teaching pages related to the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this parasitic infection.
MedlinePlus: Leishmaniasis (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition to public health information on leishmaniasis. Most of the sites are either government or professional organization resources. Included are alerts specific for military personnel deployed in areas with a high risk for leishmaniasis.
Parasites and Health: Leishmaniasis (CDC)
This site provides basic information on the life cycle of the causal agent, geographic distribution, diagnosis, and treatment of leishmaniasis.

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Lyme Disease

Current Fact Sheets: Lyme Disease (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet on Lyme disease.
CDC Lyme Disease (CDC)
This site provides comprehensive information for the general public about Lyme disease. Also included are MMWR reports on incident rates for the states most affected by the disease.
MEDLINE Plus: Lyme Disease (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition to public health information on Lyme disease. Most of the sites are either government or professional organization resources. Information written specifically for children and teenagers is also included.
Use of Antibiotics to Prevent Lyme Disease (PA Dept. of Health)
This site establishes protocols for Pennsylvania healthcare workers on the use of antibiotics in the prevention of Lyme disease. Also available in PDF format are Pennsylvania Lyme Disease Statistics.
What You Should Know About… Lyme Disease (NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
This is a public health information fact sheet on Lyme disease.

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Monkeypox

Embargoed Animals and Monkeypox Virus (CDC)
This page list of all exotic animal species embargoed for sale in the U.S. that are carriers of monkeypox. Photos of each animal species are also included.
MEDLINEplus: Monkeypox Virus Infections (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition to public health information on monkeypox. Most of the sites are either government or professional organization resources.
Monkeypox (WHO)
This is a public health information fact sheet on monkeypox, covering international issues regarding the spread of the disease.
DPH Informs Medical Community of Midwest Monkeypox Outbreak (DE Dept. of Health and Social Services)
An official press release by Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) concerning the relationship of illegally sold prairie dogs in the state to the infected prairie dogs sold in the Midwest.

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Rabies

Current Fact Sheets: Rabies (Assoc. State & Territorial Directors of Health Promotion & Public Health Education)
This is a public health information fact sheet on rabies.
MEDLINEplus: Rabies (NLM)
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition to public health information on rabies. Most of the sites are either government or professional organization resources.
Rabies (Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health) [PDF]
This is a public health information fact sheet on rabies.
Rabies (PA Dept. Health)
This is a public health information fact sheet on rabies.
Rabies: Professional Resources (CDC)
This site includes clinical information on the diagnosis, treatment, laboratory protocols, and prophylaxis of rabies. It also includes links to MMWR articles and conference Web sites.
What You Should Know About… Rabies (NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
This is a public health information fact sheet on rabies.

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West Nile Virus

MEDLINEplus: West Nile Virus
This site links to clinical and epidemiology information, in addition to public health information. Most of the sites are either government or professional organization resources.
Pennsylvania's West Nile Virus Surveillance Program (PA Dept. of Health & PA Dept. of Environmental Protection)
This site covers all aspects of the Pennsylvania's efforts to control the spread of West Nile virus. It provides public health information and brochures on the disease, a list of animal carriers of the virus, a county-by-county surveillance map of spread of the disease, official state government press releases, and links to related sites. Also included official disease reporting information.
West Nile Virus (CDC)
This site includes information for the public on how to avoid contracting West Nile virus, nation-wide surveillance maps of the spread of the virus, epidemiological statistics, clinical and laboratory guidelines, and various publication resources.
West Nile Virus (DE Dept. Health and Social Services)
"What to do if you find a dead bird," plus links to various state support and resources for dealing with West Nile issues.
West Nile Virus (Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health)
This site provides public health information about West Nile virus, including mosquito control information and laboratory tests available for city residents suspected of contracting West Nile virus.
West Nile Virus Alert and Fact Sheets (NJ Dept. of Health and Senior Services)
This site provides a public health information and the state's action plan for dealing with the spread of West Nile virus . Press releases and epidemiologic information is also available, along with disease surveillance information for health care professionals.
What's Going on with West Nile Virus (Cornell University)
This site covers the national spread of West Nile virus, including animal and human cases of the disease. Maps and epidemiologic statistics are available. FAQs for the general public are also provided, along with educational materials.

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