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BBC Health - Food Poisoning BBC Health - Food Poisoning: Short discussion of the causes, prevention, and treatments. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/features/food_poisoning.shtml eMedicine - Food Poisoning eMedicine - Food Poisoning: Article by Senthil Nachimuthu, MD. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic807.htm Food Safety Food Safety: Includes information on the prevention of foodborne illness such as proper cooking temperatures and handling of foods. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.foodpres.com/safety.htm FoodNet FoodNet: 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. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/ eMedicine - Food Poisoning : eMedicine - Food Poisoning :: Article by Sunil K Sood, MD. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic795.htm Texas Department of Health: Foodborne Illness Texas Department of Health: Foodborne Illness: Fact sheets on several waterborne and foodborne illnesses. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/ideas/foodborne_illness/ Bacterial Food Poisoning Bacterial Food Poisoning: Discusses the common bacterial agents and the symptoms and foods associated with each agent. (Food and Water Borne) http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/poison.html Food Storage, Food Spoilage, and Foodborne Illness Food 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. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~vista/abstracts/aFOODSTOR.html Waterborne Illness Waterborne Illness: Factsheets on causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.fpnotebook.com/GI24.htm CDC: Rotavirus CDC: Rotavirus: Features organism information, concern about the vaccine, treatment, and prevention. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/rotavirus.htm Vibrio vulnificus Vibrio 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. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/vibriovulnificus_g.htm Food Safety: Food Poisoning Food Safety: Food Poisoning: Discusses signs, symptoms and prevention of viral, bacterial, and fungal food poisoning. From the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.vdacs.state.va.us/foodsafety/poisoning.html eMedicine Health - Food Poisoning eMedicine Health - Food Poisoning: Articles on the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of several foodborne illneses. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17289-1.asp The Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Food-Borne Illness The Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Food-Borne Illness: Factsheet on prevention from the FDA. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdunwelc.html CDC: Healthy Swimming CDC: 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. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/healthyswimming/ The Merck Manual: Chemical Food Poisoning The Merck Manual: Chemical Food Poisoning: Causes, symptoms, and signs of poisoning caused by eating plants or animals that contain a naturally occurring poison. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section3/chapter28/28h.jsp Reducing the Risk of Food Poisoning Reducing the Risk of Food Poisoning: Factsheet from Ohio State University. (Food and Water Borne) http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0124.html DBMD - Brainerd Diarrhea DBMD - Brainerd Diarrhea: No cause for this illness has been found yet. Includes source of infection, symptoms, prevention, and outbreaks. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/brainerddiarrhea_g.htm Food Standards Agency - Avoiding Food Poisoning Food Standards Agency - Avoiding Food Poisoning: FAQ on several causes of food poisoning. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk/healthiereating/asktheexpert/foodpoisoning/ FDA/CFSAN - Foodborne Illness FDA/CFSAN - Foodborne Illness: Directory of sites with information on various foodborne illnesses. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/foodborn.html How to Help Avoid Foodborne Illness in the Home How to Help Avoid Foodborne Illness in the Home: Features prevention strategies and causes. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/foodborn/foodborn.htm Food Poisoning Microorganisms Food Poisoning Microorganisms: Food microbiology online course complimenting 'The Microbiology of Safe Food' book. Resource portal for undergraduates and professionals. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.science.ntu.ac.uk/external/Food%20poisoning%20microorganisms.html Bacteria and Foodborne Illness Bacteria and Foodborne Illness: Discusses the causes, risk factors, and complications associated with foodborne illness. Reviews treatment options and prevention strategies. (Food and Water Borne) http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/bacteria/index.htm Foodborne Illness Education Information Center Foodborne Illness Education Information Center: Information and discussion of the issues, training materials, discussion groups, and links. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.nal.usda.gov/foodborne/ Foodborne Diseases Foodborne Diseases: Factsheets from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/foodbornedis.htm Foodborne Illness--What Consumers Need to Know Foodborne Illness--What Consumers Need to Know: Factsheet from the USDA. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/fact_fbi.htm CDC Health Topic: Foodborne Illnesses CDC Health Topic: Foodborne Illnesses: Causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of foodborne illnesses. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/health/foodill.htm Preventing Food Poisoning in The Home Preventing Food Poisoning in The Home: Factsheet from Australia. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.dhs.sa.gov.au/pehs/Youve-got-what/gen-topic-food-poisoning.htm Fight Bac! Fight Bac!: Information about cross-contamination and how bacteria spreads. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.fightbac.org/foodborne.cfm?section=4 Vibrio parahaemolyticus Vibrio parahaemolyticus: Includes cause, associated foods, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this illness associated with contaminated seafood. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/vibrioparahaemolyticus_g.htm eMedicine - Vibrio Infections eMedicine - Vibrio Infections: Article by Hoi Ho, MD. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2375.htm National Restaurant Association : Foodborne Illness National Restaurant Association : Foodborne Illness: A list of some of the most common foodborne illnesses and their symptoms and causes. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.restaurant.org/foodsafety/pathogens.cfm Food Poisoning Food Poisoning: Several articles on various causes of foodborne illness. (Food and Water Borne) http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/detail/C0016479L0016479.html WHO: Foodborne Disease WHO: Foodborne Disease: Includes disease surveillance, publications, and links. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.who.int/foodsafety/foodborne_disease/en/ Seafood-Related Illnesses Seafood-Related Illnesses: Collection of factsheets on various causes of seafood borne illnesses. (Food and Water Borne) http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/sea-ill.html Children's Water Fund Children's Water Fund: Providing clean, disease-free water systems to families otherwise forced to drink disease-invested water in Africa. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.childrenswaterfund.org/ WHO: Water-related Disease WHO: Water-related Disease: Includes factsheets and issues. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/diseases/en/ CDC: Viral Gastroenteritis CDC: Viral Gastroenteritis: Discusses viruses that can cause gastroenteritis, including rotaviruses, adenoviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, Norwalk virus, and a group of Noroviruses. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/faq.htm Medlineplus: Food Contamination And Poisoning Medlineplus: Food Contamination And Poisoning: Features news and factsheets. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodcontaminationandpoisoning.html Foodborne Illness: Prevention Strategies Foodborne Illness: Prevention Strategies: Factsheet from Clemson University describes types, symptoms and preventing food borne illnesses. (Food and Water Borne) http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3620.htm Preventing Food Poisoning and Food Infection Preventing Food Poisoning and Food Infection: Factsheet from the University of Georgia. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/b901-w.html RUSick2 Food Poisoning Forum - Michigan State University RUSick2 Food Poisoning Forum - Michigan State University: Compare notes about what you ate before becoming sick. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.rusick2.msu.edu/ AMA: Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses AMA: Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses: Publication for health care professionals on the causes and treatments of foodborne ilness. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3629.html EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water: Information from the Environmental Protection Agency on maintaining a safe water supply. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ Minnesota Department of Health: Foodborne Illness Minnesota Department of Health: Foodborne Illness: Includes surveillance statistics, outbreaks in the state, symptoms, causes, and prevention. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/dtopics/foodborne/ Foodborne Pathogens: Iowa State University Extension Foodborne Pathogens: Iowa State University Extension: Includes causes of illness, incubation period, symptoms, possible contaminants, and steps for prevention. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/pathogens/index.cfm?parent=37 Foodborne Illness Handbook Foodborne Illness Handbook: Features information about foodborne illnesses and viruses,outbreaks and news. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.FoodBorneIllness.com DBMD - Foodborne Infections DBMD - Foodborne Infections: FAQ discussing the causes and preventions of foodborne diseases. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/foodborneinfections_g.htm Foodlink: Food Poisoning Foodlink: Food Poisoning: Provides information on the causes of food poisoning. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.foodlink.org.uk/factfile.asp?file=1 FoodSafety.gov - Foodborne Pathogens FoodSafety.gov - Foodborne Pathogens: Directory of links dealing with foodborne illness. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/fsgpath.html The Bad Bug Book The 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. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/intro.html Foodborne Illness: Ten Least Wanted Foodborne Pathogens Foodborne Illness: Ten Least Wanted Foodborne Pathogens: Discusses common causes and symptoms. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.fightbac.org/10least.cfm CDC Travelers' Health - Risks from Food and Drink CDC Travelers' Health - Risks from Food and Drink: Factsheet covering prevention of foodborne and waterborne illness. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/travel/food-drink-risks.htm Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses: Factsheet showing causes, symptoms and treatment of viral infections. (Food and Water Borne) http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3720.htm Ask NOAH About: Food Poisoning Ask NOAH About: Food Poisoning: Directory of annotated links. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/gastro/foodpoison.html Food Safety and Foodborne Illness Food Safety and Foodborne Illness: Factsheet from the World Health Organization. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs237/en/ CDC - Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branch CDC - 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. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/foodborne/index.htm WHO: Foodborne Diseases WHO: Foodborne Diseases: Directory of links and news. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.who.int/health_topics/foodborne_diseases/en/ Parasites and Foodborne Illness Parasites and Foodborne Illness: Publication of the US Food Safety and Inspection Service that discusses several foodborne parasites. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/parasite.htm MedlinePlus: Drinking Water MedlinePlus: Drinking Water: Factsheets and news releases about harmful substances and organisms in water. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drinkingwater.html Foodborne Illness Foodborne Illness: General food safety information plus a factsheet Hepatitis A and one on Norwalk Virus. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.eatwelleatsafe.ca/illness/fdborne.htm CDC: Division of Parasitic Diseases - Cysticercosis CDC: Division of Parasitic Diseases - Cysticercosis: Fact sheets and articles on this disease caused by tapeworms. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/cysticercosis/default.htm 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. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.stop-usa.org Food Poisoning Micro-Organisms Food Poisoning Micro-Organisms: Food safety for food workers information source discussing the causes and prevention of foodborne illness. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Health/foods3.asp Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia: Food Poisoning Medlineplus Medical Encyclopedia: Food Poisoning: Includes symptoms, causes, prevention, complications, tests, and treatment. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001652.htm Safefood Bug Bible Safefood Bug Bible: Series of factsheets covering the common causes of food poisoning. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.safefood.net.au/content.cfm?sid=426 Food Safety Research Information Office Food Safety Research Information Office: Directory of resources covering several diseases and toxins that can cause foodborn illness. (Food and Water Borne) http://www.nal.usda.gov/fsrio/bydiscip.htm