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Explore: Food and Water Borne, Conditions and Diseases

For information about pathogens transmitted in water or food. There is also information about poisonings from toxic animals and plants....
This page was last updated on July 20th, 2008
Food and Water Borne (from Conditions and Diseases)
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WHO: Foodborne DiseasesWHO: Foodborne Diseases
Directory of links and news.
CDC: Viral GastroenteritisCDC: Viral Gastroenteritis
Discusses viruses that can cause gastroenteritis, including rotaviruses, adenoviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, Norwalk virus, and a group of Noroviruses.
Food Poisoning MicroorganismsFood Poisoning Microorganisms
Food microbiology online course complimenting 'The Microbiology of Safe Food' book. Resource portal for undergraduates and professionals.
DBMD - Brainerd DiarrheaDBMD - Brainerd Diarrhea
No cause for this illness has been found yet. Includes source of infection, symptoms, prevention, and outbreaks.
Safefood Bug BibleSafefood Bug Bible
Series of factsheets covering the common causes of food poisoning.
Food Poisoning Micro-OrganismsFood Poisoning Micro-Organisms
Food safety for food workers information source discussing the causes and prevention of foodborne illness.
Bacterial Food PoisoningBacterial Food Poisoning
Discusses the common bacterial agents and the symptoms and foods associated with each agent.
Food Safety and Foodborne IllnessFood Safety and Foodborne Illness
Factsheet from the World Health Organization.
Preventing Food Poisoning and Food InfectionPreventing Food Poisoning and Food Infection
Factsheet from the University of Georgia.
National Restaurant Association : Foodborne IllnessNational Restaurant Association : Foodborne Illness
A list of some of the most common foodborne illnesses and their symptoms and causes.
AMA: Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne IllnessesAMA: Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses
Publication for health care professionals on the causes and treatments of foodborne ilness.
Vibrio parahaemolyticusVibrio parahaemolyticus
Includes cause, associated foods, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this illness associated with contaminated seafood.
CDC Health Topic: Foodborne IllnessesCDC Health Topic: Foodborne Illnesses
Causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of foodborne illnesses.
The Bad Bug BookThe Bad Bug Book
This handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins. Each chapter focuses on either one bacteria, virus, parasite, or natural toxin, providing basic facts.
Foodborne IllnessFoodborne Illness
General food safety information plus a factsheet Hepatitis A and one on Norwalk Virus.
Food Safety Research Information OfficeFood Safety Research Information Office
Directory of resources covering several diseases and toxins that can cause foodborn illness.
Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: VirusesClemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses
Factsheet showing causes, symptoms and treatment of viral infections.
Foodborne Illness Education Information CenterFoodborne Illness Education Information Center
Information and discussion of the issues, training materials, discussion groups, and links.
Food Safety: Food PoisoningFood Safety: Food Poisoning
Discusses signs, symptoms and prevention of viral, bacterial, and fungal food poisoning. From the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Foodborne Illness: Ten Least Wanted Foodborne PathogensFoodborne Illness: Ten Least Wanted Foodborne Pathogens
Discusses common causes and symptoms.
FDA/CFSAN - Foodborne IllnessFDA/CFSAN - Foodborne Illness
Directory of sites with information on various foodborne illnesses.
Foodborne DiseasesFoodborne Diseases
Factsheets from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Safe Tables Our Priority (STOP)Safe Tables Our Priority (STOP)
Organization which works to promote food safety and prevent food borne illness. Supports foodborne illness victims, educates consumers about unsafe food conditions, and works with government on food safety issues.
Foodborne Illness--What Consumers Need  to KnowFoodborne Illness--What Consumers Need to Know
Factsheet from the USDA.
Food SafetyFood Safety
Includes information on the prevention of foodborne illness such as proper cooking temperatures and handling of foods.
Reducing the Risk of Food PoisoningReducing the Risk of Food Poisoning
Factsheet from Ohio State University.
The Merck Manual: Chemical Food PoisoningThe Merck Manual: Chemical Food Poisoning
Causes, symptoms, and signs of poisoning caused by eating plants or animals that contain a naturally occurring poison.
CDC Travelers' Health - Risks from Food and DrinkCDC Travelers' Health - Risks from Food and Drink
Factsheet covering prevention of foodborne and waterborne illness.
CDC: Division of Parasitic Diseases - CysticercosisCDC: Division of Parasitic Diseases - Cysticercosis
Fact sheets and articles on this disease caused by tapeworms.
eMedicine - Vibrio InfectionseMedicine - Vibrio Infections
Article by Hoi Ho, MD.
WHO: Foodborne DiseaseWHO: Foodborne Disease
Includes disease surveillance, publications, and links.
CDC - Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases BranchCDC - Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branch
Focuses on the control and prevention of bacterial foodborne and diarrheal diseases. Features news, programs, alerts, and information about individual diseases.
Ask NOAH About: Food PoisoningAsk NOAH About: Food Poisoning
Directory of annotated links.
Bacteria and Foodborne IllnessBacteria and Foodborne Illness
Discusses the causes, risk factors, and complications associated with foodborne illness. Reviews treatment options and prevention strategies.
Minnesota Department of Health: Foodborne IllnessMinnesota Department of Health: Foodborne Illness
Includes surveillance statistics, outbreaks in the state, symptoms, causes, and prevention.
Fight Bac!Fight Bac!
Information about cross-contamination and how bacteria spreads.
BBC Health - Food PoisoningBBC Health - Food Poisoning
Short discussion of the causes, prevention, and treatments.
FoodNetFoodNet
Project consists of active surveillance for foodborne diseases and related epidemiologic studies designed to help public health officials better understand the epidemiology of foodborne diseases in the United States.
CDC: RotavirusCDC: Rotavirus
Features organism information, concern about the vaccine, treatment, and prevention.
EPA Ground Water and Drinking WaterEPA Ground Water and Drinking Water
Information from the Environmental Protection Agency on maintaining a safe water supply.
Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia: Food PoisoningMedlineplus Medical Encyclopedia: Food Poisoning
Includes symptoms, causes, prevention, complications, tests, and treatment.
Preventing Food Poisoning in The HomePreventing Food Poisoning in The Home
Factsheet from Australia.
eMedicine Health - Food PoisoningeMedicine Health - Food Poisoning
Articles on the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of several foodborne illneses.
RUSick2 Food Poisoning Forum - Michigan State UniversityRUSick2 Food Poisoning Forum - Michigan State University
Compare notes about what you ate before becoming sick.
Children's Water FundChildren's Water Fund
Providing clean, disease-free water systems to families otherwise forced to drink disease-invested water in Africa.
Food Standards Agency - Avoiding Food PoisoningFood Standards Agency - Avoiding Food Poisoning
FAQ on several causes of food poisoning.
Foodlink: Food PoisoningFoodlink: Food Poisoning
Provides information on the causes of food poisoning.
Texas Department of Health: Foodborne IllnessTexas Department of Health: Foodborne Illness
Fact sheets on several waterborne and foodborne illnesses.
CDC: Healthy SwimmingCDC: Healthy Swimming
Recommendations for healthy swimming behaviors needed to protect people from recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and will help stop germs from getting in the pool in the first place.
Waterborne IllnessWaterborne Illness
Factsheets on causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
Food PoisoningFood Poisoning
Several articles on various causes of foodborne illness.
Medlineplus: Food Contamination And PoisoningMedlineplus: Food Contamination And Poisoning
Features news and factsheets.
Parasites and Foodborne IllnessParasites and Foodborne Illness
Publication of the US Food Safety and Inspection Service that discusses several foodborne parasites.
Seafood-Related IllnessesSeafood-Related Illnesses
Collection of factsheets on various causes of seafood borne illnesses.
MedlinePlus: Drinking WaterMedlinePlus: Drinking Water
Factsheets and news releases about harmful substances and organisms in water.
FoodSafety.gov - Foodborne PathogensFoodSafety.gov - Foodborne Pathogens
Directory of links dealing with foodborne illness.
WHO: Water-related DiseaseWHO: Water-related Disease
Includes factsheets and issues.
Foodborne Illness HandbookFoodborne Illness Handbook
Features information about foodborne illnesses and viruses,outbreaks and news.
eMedicine - Food PoisoningeMedicine - Food Poisoning
Article by Senthil Nachimuthu, MD.
DBMD - Foodborne InfectionsDBMD - Foodborne Infections
FAQ discussing the causes and preventions of foodborne diseases.
eMedicine - Food Poisoning :eMedicine - Food Poisoning :
Article by Sunil K Sood, MD.
How to Help Avoid Foodborne Illness in the HomeHow to Help Avoid Foodborne Illness in the Home
Features prevention strategies and causes.
Vibrio vulnificusVibrio vulnificus
Can cause disease in those who eat contaminated seafood or have an open wound that is exposed to seawater. Features symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, and treatment.
The Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Food-Borne IllnessThe Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Food-Borne Illness
Factsheet on prevention from the FDA.
Foodborne Illness: Prevention StrategiesFoodborne Illness: Prevention Strategies
Factsheet from Clemson University describes types, symptoms and preventing food borne illnesses.
Food Storage, Food Spoilage, and Foodborne IllnessFood Storage, Food Spoilage, and Foodborne Illness
Publication looks at the causes of foodborne illness, such as salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium botulinum, and trichinosis, and ways to avoid problems.
Foodborne Pathogens: Iowa State University ExtensionFoodborne Pathogens: Iowa State University Extension
Includes causes of illness, incubation period, symptoms, possible contaminants, and steps for prevention.

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