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Typhoid Fever
Yersinia enterocolitica


Foodborne Illness: Prevention Strategies
Factsheet from Clemson University describes types, symptoms and preventing food borne illnesses.

Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses
Factsheet showing causes, symptoms and treatment of viral infections.

AMA: Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses
Publication for health care professionals on the causes and treatments of foodborne illness.

Bacteria and Foodborne Illness
Discusses the causes, risk factors, and complications associated with foodborne illness. Reviews treatment options and prevention strategies.

Bacterial Food Poisoning
Discusses the common bacterial agents and the symptoms and foods associated with each agent.

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.

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.

DBMD - Foodborne Infections
FAQ discussing the causes and preventions of foodborne diseases.

eMedicine - Food Poisoning
Article by Senthil Nachimuthu, MD.

FDA/CFSAN - Foodborne Illness
Directory of sites with information on various foodborne illnesses.


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