The Merck Manual

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Site description: A description of nephritic syndrome with a look at its acute stage, the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, prognoses and treatment. Also includes crescentic glomerulonephritis and chronic nephritic syndrome.




Topic: Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney
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Previous 10UrologyHealth.orghttp://www.urologyhealth.org UrologyHealth.orgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders The American Urological Association's online patient information resource written and reviewed by urology experts.
PreviousNational Kidney Foundation of Southern Californiahttp://www.kidneysocal.org National Kidney Foundation of Southern CaliforniaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney Contains program information, online memorial donations, online KidneyCar donations, and brochure order forms.
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Random 4Vermont State Board of Nursinghttp://www.vtprofessionals.org/opr1/nurses/ Vermont State Board of NursingTop/Health/Nursing/Organizations/North_America/United_States/Boards_of_Nursing Describes purpose of organization, provides contact information.
Random 51st America Drugshttp://www.1stamericadrugs.com/ 1st America DrugsTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Georgia/Localities/V/Valdosta/Business_and_Economy/Shopping/Health_Products Provides a full line of medical equipment for the home and office, located in Valdosta, Georgia.
NextRenal Pathology Tutorialhttp://www.gamewood.net/rnet/renalpath/ch2.htm Renal Pathology TutorialTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney A list of clinical presentations of glomerular diseases.
Next 10The National Kidney Disease Education Programhttp://www.nkdep.nih.gov/ The National Kidney Disease Education ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney Seeks to reduce morbidity and mortality from kidney disease by raising awareness on the seriousness of kidney disease, importance of testing people at risk and availability of treatment options.
Random 1Apollo Leisure Guidehttp://apolloguide.com/mov_revtemp.asp?cid=553 Apollo Leisure GuideTop/Arts/Animation/Movies/Titles/Charlie_Brown's_All_Stars Review of the classic 1966 animated film.
Random 4Archen's Anime Pagehttp://scythe.net/archen/ Archen's Anime PageTop/Arts/Animation/Anime/Fandom/A Series information, reviews, and image galleries for several titles. Also offers anime-related programs for download.
Random 4Sharon Ort LNC Serviceshttp://www.legalnursetx.com/ Sharon Ort LNC ServicesTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/Texas/Localities/S/Spring/Business_and_Economy Specializing in long-term care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's, safety, and other medical related issues of the elderly. Includes qualifications, list of services, and contact information.
Next 70Hypertension & Renal Institute of Nevadahttp://www.dialysis-lv.com Hypertension & Renal Institute of NevadaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney/End_Stage_Disease/Dialysis Providing dialysis services to residents and visitors in Las Vegas. Also contains links to information about dialysis, patient education, and local Nephrology practices.
Previous 70Parasites and Foodborne Illnesshttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/parasite.htm Parasites and Foodborne IllnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Publication of the US Food Safety and Inspection Service that discusses several foodborne parasites.
Next 170Igan Consortiumhttp://www.igan.net Igan ConsortiumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Genitourinary_Disorders/Kidney/IgA_Nephropathy IgA Nephropathy; protocol for diagnosis, booklet and general project information.
Previous 170Aphasia - Information for Caregivershttp://www.caregiver-information.com/Stroke/Aphasia/aphasia.htm Aphasia - Information for CaregiversTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Supportive information for families of aphasic stroke survivors, from Caregiver-information.com.
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Previous 270Stuttering / Stammering Resourceshttp://www.stuttering.com.ru Stuttering / Stammering ResourcesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering Directory of online resources concerning stuttering and its and treatment.
Other resource N0 Is Stammering a Complex Tic?http://theoryofstammering.com Is Stammering a Complex Tic?Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Science_and_Research Paper offering a new theory of stammering/stuttering, based upon a long-term study of children's personality traits. Presented at The Sixth Oxford Dysfluency Conference.
Other resource N1 Queensland Speak Easy Assoclationhttp://www.qld.speakeasy.org.au/ Queensland Speak Easy AssoclationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Oceania/Australia A self-help group of stutterers and ex-stutterers who assist each other to stay fluent. Brief information about stuttering and smooth speech.
Other resource N2 Speak Easy, Inc.http://www.speakeasycanada.com/ Speak Easy, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/Canada Brochures, magazine articles, conference speeches, and monthly digests.
Other resource N3 Stuttering Foundation of Americahttp://www.stuttersfa.org/ Stuttering Foundation of AmericaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States Nonprofit charitable organization working towards the prevention and improved treatment of stuttering. Provides free online resources, services and support, and support for research.
Other resource N4 The Chicago Stuttering Societyhttp://www.GeoCities.com/HotSprings/Spa/7146/ The Chicago Stuttering SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States Independent nonprofit group established to provide information, advocacy, and support.
Other resource N5 Columbus Chapter-National Stuttering Associationhttp://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3564/nsphome.htm Columbus Chapter-National Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States/National_Stuttering_Association A stuttering support group in Columbis, Ohio.
Other resource N6 Dallas Chapter - National Stuttering Associationhttp://www.geocities.com/dallasnsa/ Dallas Chapter - National Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/North_America/United_States/National_Stuttering_Association Introduction to the chapter, its meetings, NSA and stuttering.
Other resource N7 Speak Easy South Africahttp://www.speakeasy.org.za/ Speak Easy South AfricaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Africa Supportive organization based in South Africa. Online resources include a chat room, a message board and information about in-person support groups meeting in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Potchefstroom, and Port Elizabeth.
Other resource N8 Latvian Stuttering Associationhttp://www.latvsa.org/ Latvian Stuttering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe A public, non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the interests of People Who Stutter.
Other resource N9 Association Vaincre le Bégaiementhttp://www.association-begaiement-jcmarion.com Association Vaincre le BégaiementTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Established in 1996 to promote awareness of stuttering, offer opportunities for assistance, and share research developments. Headquartered in Strasbourg, France.
Other resource N10 Irish Stammering Associationhttp://www.carmichaelcentre.ie/isa/ Irish Stammering AssociationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe Offering support and advice to stammerers and their teachers, families and therapists. Information about publications, events and how to join, with newsletter.
Other resource N11 Association for Research into Stammering in Childhoodhttp://www.stammeringcentre.org/ Association for Research into Stammering in ChildhoodTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Organizations/Europe/United_Kingdom Offers stammering and stuttering help, advice and information. Includes details about the charity and speech therapy services.
Other resource N12 Stutterers' Forumhttp://www.freewebs.com/stuttersforum/ Stutterers' ForumTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums Opportunity to meet and chat with others who stutter, in a friendly, laid-back Web space.
Other resource N13 Stuttering Forumshttp://www.stutteringforums.com Stuttering ForumsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Chats_and_Forums Talk about stuttering at a site created by and for people who stutter.
Other resource N14 Scatman.By.Nethttp://www.szym.com/scatman/ Scatman.By.NetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Celebrities Dedicated Scatman John resource, featuring biographical information, pictures, lyrics, and related links.
Other resource N15 CILD (Italian Centre Dynamic Language Therapy)http://www.stutter.it CILD (Italian Centre Dynamic Language Therapy)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Stuttering therapy for children and adults.
Other resource N16 Stuttering.nethttp://www.stuttering.net/ Stuttering.netTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments Provides information about stuttering and therapies.
Other resource N17 McGuire Programme (Australia)http://www.beyondstuttering.com.au McGuire Programme (Australia)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments We provide courses and ongoing support for people who stutter throughout Australia. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, psychological and emotional aspects of stuttering.
Other resource N18 American Institute for Stuttering and Professional Traininghttp://www.stutteringtreatment.org/ American Institute for Stuttering and Professional TrainingTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States A nonprofit center, dedicated to treating stuttering from an emotional and physical approach.
Other resource N19 National Center For Stutteringhttp://www.stuttering.com/ National Center For StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Air flow stuttering therapy program, with Martin Schwartz, in New York City.
Other resource N20 Precision Fluency Shaping Programhttp://www.fluentspeech.com/ Precision Fluency Shaping ProgramTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Stuttering therapy program, with Ross Barrett, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Other resource N21 Valsalva-Stuttering Networkhttp://www.valsalva.org Valsalva-Stuttering NetworkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/United_States Education and research about controlling stuttering (stammering) blocks by relaxing the body's Valsalva mechanism.
Other resource N22 Dr. Fluencyhttp://www.dfluency.com/ Dr. FluencyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software Software for fluency shaping stuttering therapy.
Other resource N23 SpeechEasyhttp://www.speecheasy.com SpeechEasyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software An in- or behind-the-ear fluency device to alleviate stuttering. Includes specifications and provider search.
Other resource N24 FDA medical devices databasehttp://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfPMN/pmn.cfm FDA medical devices databaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Electronic_Devices_and_Computer_Software Type KTH in the product code for a list of all anti-stuttering devices cleared for marketing in the United States.
Other resource N25 The Speech Foundationhttp://www.speechfoundation.com The Speech FoundationTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/India Intensive short courses and self-help audio-cassette programs for treatment of stammering/stuttering, in Pune, India. Developed by Ajit Harisinghani, MS(USA),CCC-Sp.(USA).
Other resource N26 Adlakha's Self-Help Group for the Treatment of Stammering/Stutteringhttp://www.geocities.com/swarsudharsociety/ Adlakha's Self-Help Group for the Treatment of Stammering/StutteringTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/India Meeting to overcome stammering/stuttering by way of speech therapy, psychotherapy, and group-maintenance therapy.
Other resource N27 Speech Foundation of Ontario - Stuttering Centrehttp://www.speechfoundation.org/SC.htm Speech Foundation of Ontario - Stuttering CentreTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Stuttering/Therapies_and_Treatments/Canada Nonprofit speech clinic, located in Toronto, Ontario and directed by Dr. Robert Kroll. Group workshops and private therapy are offered.
Other resource N28 Global Aphasia: Q & Ahttp://www.stroke-info.com/global_aphasia.htm Global Aphasia: Q & ATop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Detailed information concerning symptoms, diagnostic tests, therapies, and communication strategies. Reference links are included.
Other resource N29 International Aphasia Projecthttp://crl.ucsd.edu/aphasia/ International Aphasia ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Studying stroke-induced communication difficulties, in multiple languages, to achieve a better understanding of the brain mechanisms that are responsible for normal and abnormal language functions.
Other resource N30 British Aphasiology Societyhttp://www.bas.org.uk/ British Aphasiology SocietyTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Professional association seeking to disseminate information about aphasia and its treatment, encourage excellence in the scientific investigation of aphasia, promote the interests of aphasic individuals, and draw upon their expertise.
Other resource N31 Talkback Association for Aphasia, Inc.http://aphasia.asn.au Talkback Association for Aphasia, Inc.Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Assisting aphasic individuals and their carers through aphasia friendly fact sheets and local services in South Australia.
Other resource N32 TWU Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders: The Stroke Centerhttp://www.twu.edu/dallas/Aphasia.HTM TWU Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders: The Stroke CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Transdisciplinary training center for rehabilitation of stroke that utilizes professionals, graduate students-in-training, and volunteers to deliver services to individuals with aphasia. Situated in Dallas.
Other resource N33 ERUDIT Aphasia Tutorialhttp://fuzzy.iau.dtu.dk/aphasia.nsf/ ERUDIT Aphasia TutorialTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Demonstration of a neural network classifier for the diagnosis of aphasia subtypes.
Other resource N34 Aphasia Institutehttp://www.aphasia.ca/ Aphasia InstituteTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Toronto-based charitable organization assisting individuals with aphasia, their families, and professionals in the field.
Other resource N35 University of Michigan Aphasia Serviceshttp://www.aphasiahelp.com/ University of Michigan Aphasia ServicesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Providing intensive rehabilitation services, discussion groups, and other programs for adults with aphasia and their families through the University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy in Ann Arbor.
Other resource N36 Aphasia Centre of Ottawahttp://www.aphasiaottawa.com Aphasia Centre of OttawaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Communication disorders specialists, in partnership with social workers and trained volunteers, provide programs to help people adjust to living with aphasia and to again participate in regular community activities.
Other resource N37 Aphasiahttp://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/Aphasia_info.htm AphasiaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Consumer-oriented primer by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Includes descriptions of aphasia varieties and related disorders, introductions to assessment and treatment methods, and links to ASHA's articles on augmentive communication and family adjustment to aphasia.
Other resource N38 NINDS Aphasia Information Pagehttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/aphasia/aphasia.htm NINDS Aphasia Information PageTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Language_and_Speech/Aphasia Fundamental information about aphasia from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Other resource N39 A-Z to Deafblindnesshttp://www.deafblind.com/ A-Z to DeafblindnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Understand more about deafblindness, and the people who live with it, including information about how to communicate with a deafblind person.
Other resource N40 New England Center Deafblind Projecthttp://www.necdbp.org New England Center Deafblind ProjectTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Working with children and young adults and providing support for their families. Serving Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Includes their goals, programs, resources, consultations and contact details.
Other resource N41 DeafBlindInfo.orghttp://www.deafblindinfo.org/ DeafBlindInfo.orgTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Information on dual sensory loss of all kinds. Resource listings for Minnesota, the USA, and the world. Includes specialized consumer resource guides for adults, youth, senior citizens, and families.
Other resource N42 Australian DeafBlind Council (ADBC)http://home.connexus.net.au/~dba/ Australian DeafBlind Council (ADBC)Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Communication_Disorders/Deafblindness Information on Usher's syndrome. Membership includes people with deafblindness, family, carers, support workers, professionals and service organisations.
Other resource N43 Ocularist Association of California: Congenital Anomalieshttp://www.ocularists.org/micro.htm Ocularist Association of California: Congenital AnomaliesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Congenital_Anomalies Explains briefly about the prosthesis procedures of an eye in an infant.
Other resource N44 Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: Viruseshttp://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC3720.htm Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: VirusesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Factsheet showing causes, symptoms and treatment of viral infections.
Other resource N45 Bacterial Food Poisoninghttp://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/poison.html Bacterial Food PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Discusses the common bacterial agents and the symptoms and foods associated with each agent.
Other resource N46 CDC - Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branchhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/foodborne/index.htm CDC - Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases BranchTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Focuses on the control and prevention of bacterial foodborne and diarrheal diseases. Features news, programs, alerts, and information about individual diseases.
Other resource N47 eMedicine - Food Poisoninghttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic807.htm eMedicine - Food PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Article by Senthil Nachimuthu, MD.
Other resource N48 Food Poisoninghttp://wellness.ucdavis.edu/safety_info/poison_prevention/poison_book/food_poisoning.html Food PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Comprehensive information on food poisoning, from the California Poison Control System.
Other resource N49 Food Safety and Foodborne Illnesshttp://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs237/en/ Food Safety and Foodborne IllnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Factsheet from the World Health Organization.
Other resource N50 Foodborne Diseaseshttp://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/foodbornedis.htm Foodborne DiseasesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Factsheets from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Other resource N51 Foodborne Illness Education Information Centerhttp://www.nal.usda.gov/foodborne/ Foodborne Illness Education Information CenterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Information and discussion of the issues, training materials, discussion groups, and links.
Other resource N52 FoodNethttp://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/ FoodNetTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne 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.
Other resource N53 Medlineplus: Food Contamination And Poisoninghttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/foodcontaminationandpoisoning.html Medlineplus: Food Contamination And PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Features news and factsheets.
Other resource N54 National Restaurant Association : Foodborne Illnesshttp://www.restaurant.org/foodsafety/pathogens.cfm National Restaurant Association : Foodborne IllnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne A list of some of the most common foodborne illnesses and their symptoms and causes.
Other resource N55 Seafood-Related Illnesseshttp://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/sea-ill.html Seafood-Related IllnessesTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Collection of factsheets on various causes of seafood borne illnesses.
Other resource N56 RUSick2 Food Poisoning Forum - Michigan State Universityhttp://www.rusick2.msu.edu/ RUSick2 Food Poisoning Forum - Michigan State UniversityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Compare notes about what you ate before becoming sick.
Other resource N57 EPA Ground Water and Drinking Waterhttp://www.epa.gov/safewater/ EPA Ground Water and Drinking WaterTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Information from the Environmental Protection Agency on maintaining a safe water supply.
Other resource N58 CDC: Viral Gastroenteritishttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/faq.htm CDC: Viral GastroenteritisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Discusses viruses that can cause gastroenteritis, including rotaviruses, adenoviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, Norwalk virus, and a group of Noroviruses.
Other resource N59 Foodborne Illness--What Consumers Need to Knowhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/fact_fbi.htm Foodborne Illness--What Consumers Need to KnowTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Factsheet from the USDA.
Other resource N60 Vibrio parahaemolyticushttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/vibrioparahaemolyticus_g.htm Vibrio parahaemolyticusTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Includes cause, associated foods, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this illness associated with contaminated seafood.
Other resource N61 Marler Clarkhttp://www.foodborneillness.com/ Marler ClarkTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Law firm site with news and information about foodborne illnesses.
Other resource N62 Children's Water Fundhttp://www.childrenswaterfund.org/ Children's Water FundTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Providing clean, disease-free water systems to families otherwise forced to drink disease-invested water in Africa.
Other resource N63 eMedicine - Vibrio Infectionshttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2375.htm eMedicine - Vibrio InfectionsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Article by Hoi Ho, MD.
Other resource N64 Parasites and Foodborne Illnesshttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/parasite.htm Parasites and Foodborne IllnessTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Publication of the US Food Safety and Inspection Service that discusses several foodborne parasites.
Other resource N65 eMedicine Health - Food Poisoninghttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/17289-1.asp eMedicine Health - Food PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Articles on the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of several foodborne illneses.
Other resource N66 Food Safety: Food Poisoninghttp://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/foodsafety/poisoning.html Food Safety: Food PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne Discusses signs, symptoms and prevention of viral, bacterial, and fungal food poisoning. From the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Other resource N67 Travelers' Diarrheahttp://www.cdc.gov/travel/diarrhea.htm Travelers' DiarrheaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Travelers_Diarrhea Factsheet from the CDC.
Other resource N68 InteliHealth: Traveler's diarrheahttp://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/11048.html InteliHealth: Traveler's diarrheaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Travelers_Diarrhea Factsheet with prevention, complications, symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Other resource N69 MayoClinic.com: Traveler's Diarrheahttp://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00318 MayoClinic.com: Traveler's DiarrheaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Travelers_Diarrhea Features signs, symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment.
Other resource N70 Travellers Diarrheahttp://www.travellersdiarrhea.com Travellers DiarrheaTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Travelers_Diarrhea A comprehensive guide designed to assist Canadian travelers in determining what precautions may be considered when traveling to the developing world. From Aventis Pasteur Limited.
Other resource N71 Bad Bug Book: Tetrodotoxinhttp://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap39.html Bad Bug Book: TetrodotoxinTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins Pufferfish or Fugu poisoning. Includes cause, symptoms, prognosis, and outbreaks.
Other resource N72 eMedicine - Toxicity, Mushroomshttp://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic874.htm eMedicine - Toxicity, MushroomsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins Article by Mary E Cataletto, MD.
Other resource N73 Cyclopeptide-Containing Mushroom Toxicityhttp://www.uic.edu/com/er/toxikon/mushroo.htm Cyclopeptide-Containing Mushroom ToxicityTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins Features cause, symptoms, treatment, and possible antidotes.
Other resource N74 Human Illness Associated with Harmful Algaehttp://www.whoi.edu/science/B/redtide/illness/illness.html Human Illness Associated with Harmful AlgaeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins Discusses the various fish and shellfish toxicities of humans caused by the animal's ingestion of toxic algae.
Other resource N75 Guide to Poisonous Plantshttp://www.vth.colostate.edu/poisonous_plants/ Guide to Poisonous PlantsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins Searchable database from the Colorado State College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Other resource N76 Guide to Poisonous and Toxic Plantshttp://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/ento/PLANT.HTM Guide to Poisonous and Toxic PlantsTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins From the US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine.
Other resource N77 American.edu: Blowfish and Tradehttp://www.american.edu/projects/mandala/TED/BLOWFISH.HTM American.edu: Blowfish and TradeTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins Outline and overview of this subject.
Other resource N78 Mytraveldoctor: Blue-Green Algae Toxicosishttp://www.traveldoctoronline.net/diseases/algae.htm Mytraveldoctor: Blue-Green Algae ToxicosisTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins Describes the occurrence, manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disease.
Other resource N79 Poisonous Plant Databasehttp://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~djw/plantox.html Poisonous Plant DatabaseTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins A listing of papers of scientific information about the animal and human toxicology of vascular plants of the world. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Other resource N80 Scombroid Fish Poisoninghttp://www.hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/contagious-disease/comm-disease/factsheet/cddscomb.htm Scombroid Fish PoisoningTop/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Food_and_Water_Borne/Toxins Includes cause, symptoms, and prevention.

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