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A-Z Index of Parasitic Diseases

Find basic information about signs, symptoms and prevention of of parasitic diseases.... Details >

Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Center for Global Health

Campylobacteriosis

Campylobacteriosis is an infectious disease caused by eating or handling contaminated food or drinking contaminated beverages. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this foodborne... Details >

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Giardia: Prevention & Control

Giardiasis, a diarrheal disease caused by the microscopic parasite Giardia, often affects children in child care settings and those who consume contaiminated water or food. Find tips on reducing your ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Headlice Reporting Registry  External Link

This page provides information on how to report adverse reactions for lice or scabies products, treatment failures for lice or scabies products, or outbreaks of lice or scabies. ... Details >

National Pediculosis Association, Inc.  External Link

Healthy Swimming - CDC

Every year, millions of people visit “recreational water” sites, such as swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, or the ocean. This Web site provides information for swimmers, pool opera... Details >

National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Lice Infestation (Pediculosis)

This web site presents fact sheets that provide basic information about head lice (pediculosis) -- symptoms, diagnosis and treatment -- for professionals and consumers.... Details >

National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Parasites - Lice

Head, body, and pubic lice are parasitic insects spread by close person-to-person contact. Learn how to treat and prevent lice infestations.... Details >

Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, Center for Global Health

Parasitic Roundworm Diseases

Parasitic roundworms can live on or in humans and cause a variety of health problems. Learn how good personal hygiene can prevent many diseases caused by roundworms.... Details >

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Preventing Malaria in Travelers - (PDF)

Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. Learn what you can do to prevent malaria before you travel to tropical and subtropical countries. ... Details >

National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

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