Amebiasis 17
Bacillus cereus 3
Botulism 16
Brucellosis 8
Campylobacteriosis 16
Cholera 15
Clostridium perfringens 6
Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease 26
Cryptosporidiosis 8
Cyclosporiasis 3
E. coli 21
Flukes 22
Giardiasis 11
Hepatitis A 14
Legionnaires' Disease 12
Leptospirosis 12
Listeriosis 11
Microsporidiosis 3
Nematodes 40
Norwalk Virus 9
Pinworms 10
Salmonellosis 18
Schistosomiasis 13
Shigellosis 10
Staphylococcal 4
Swimmer's Itch 2
Tapeworms 19
Toxins 21
Toxoplasmosis 14
Travelers Diarrhea 11
Tuberculosis 30
Typhoid Fever 20
Yersinia enterocolitica 6
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Food Safety - Food Science, Technology, Science 35
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Food, Drink and Nutrition - Health, Issues, Society 91
 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 illness.
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Ask NOAH About: Food PoisoningAsk NOAH About: Food Poisoning
 Directory of annotated links.
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Bacteria and Foodborne IllnessBacteria and Foodborne Illness
 Discusses the causes, risk factors, and complications associated with foodborne illness. Reviews treatment options and prevention strategies.
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Bacterial Food PoisoningBacterial Food Poisoning
 Discusses the common bacterial agents and the symptoms and foods associated with each agent.
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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.
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BBC Health - Food PoisoningBBC Health - Food Poisoning
 Short discussion of the causes, prevention, and treatments.
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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.
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CDC Health Topic: Foodborne IllnessesCDC Health Topic: Foodborne Illnesses
 Causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention of foodborne illnesses.
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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.
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CDC: RotavirusCDC: Rotavirus
 Features organism information, concern about the vaccine, treatment, and prevention.
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CDC Travelers' Health - Risks from Food and DrinkCDC Travelers' Health - Risks from Food and Drink
 Factsheet covering prevention of foodborne and waterborne illness.
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CDC: Viral GastroenteritisCDC: Viral Gastroenteritis
 Discusses viruses that can cause gastroenteritis, including rotaviruses, adenoviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, Norwalk virus, and a group of Noroviruses.
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Children's Water FundChildren's Water Fund
 Providing clean, disease-free water systems to families otherwise forced to drink disease-invested water in Africa.
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Clemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: VirusesClemson Extension: Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses
 Factsheet showing causes, symptoms and treatment of viral infections.
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DBMD - Brainerd DiarrheaDBMD - Brainerd Diarrhea
 No cause for this illness has been found yet. Includes source of infection, symptoms, prevention, and outbreaks.
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DBMD - Foodborne InfectionsDBMD - Foodborne Infections
 FAQ discussing the causes and preventions of foodborne diseases.
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eMedicine - Food PoisoningeMedicine - Food Poisoning
 Article by Senthil Nachimuthu, MD.
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eMedicine - Food Poisoning :eMedicine - Food Poisoning :
 Article by Sunil K Sood, MD.
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eMedicine - Vibrio InfectionseMedicine - Vibrio Infections
 Article by Hoi Ho, MD.
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eMedicine Health - Food PoisoningeMedicine Health - Food Poisoning
 Articles on the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of several foodborne illneses.
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EPA Ground Water and Drinking WaterEPA Ground Water and Drinking Water
 Information from the Environmental Protection Agency on maintaining a safe water supply.
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FDA/CFSAN - Foodborne IllnessFDA/CFSAN - Foodborne Illness
 Directory of sites with information on various foodborne illnesses.
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Food MicrobeFood Microbe
 Providing academic research services to the food industry relating to hygiene, poisoning, and spoilage.
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Food PoisoningFood Poisoning
 Information on food poisoning, from the California Poison Control System.
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Food Poisoning and Foodborne IllnessFood Poisoning and Foodborne Illness
 An explanation of foodborne illness or food poisoning. What it is, where it comes from, and how to avoid it. NSW Food Authority (government) information for consumers and schools.
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Food Poisoning Micro-OrganismsFood Poisoning Micro-Organisms
 Food safety for food workers information source discussing the causes and prevention of foodborne illness.
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Food Safety and Foodborne IllnessFood Safety and Foodborne Illness
 Factsheet from the World Health Organization.
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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.
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Food Safety Research Information OfficeFood Safety Research Information Office
 Directory of resources covering several diseases and toxins that can cause foodborn illness.
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Food Standards Agency - Avoiding Food PoisoningFood Standards Agency - Avoiding Food Poisoning
 FAQ on several causes of food poisoning.
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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.
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Foodborne DiseasesFoodborne Diseases
 Factsheets from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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Foodborne IllnessFoodborne Illness
 Directory of factsheets on the most common causes of food poisoning.
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Foodborne Illness Education Information CenterFoodborne Illness Education Information Center
 Information and discussion of the issues, training materials, discussion groups, and links.
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Foodborne Illness: Prevention StrategiesFoodborne Illness: Prevention Strategies
 Factsheet from Clemson University describes types, symptoms and preventing food borne illnesses.
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Foodborne Illness: Ten Least Wanted Foodborne PathogensFoodborne Illness: Ten Least Wanted Foodborne Pathogens
 Discusses common causes and symptoms.
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Foodborne IllnessesFoodborne Illnesses
 Information about cross-contamination and how bacteria spreads.
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Foodborne Illness--What Consumers Need to KnowFoodborne Illness--What Consumers Need to Know
 Factsheet from the USDA.
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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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Foodlink: Food PoisoningFoodlink: Food Poisoning
 Provides information on the causes of food poisoning.
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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.
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FoodSafety.gov - Foodborne PathogensFoodSafety.gov - Foodborne Pathogens
 Directory of links dealing with foodborne illness.
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How to Help Avoid Foodborne Illness in the HomeHow to Help Avoid Foodborne Illness in the Home
 Features prevention strategies and causes.
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How to Stop Food-Borne Illness Before it StartsHow to Stop Food-Borne Illness Before it Starts
 Provided by HealthLink. Information on food-borne diarrheal disease and safe food handling practices in the home.
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Marler ClarkMarler Clark
 Law firm site with news and information about foodborne illnesses.
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MedlinePlus: Drinking WaterMedlinePlus: Drinking Water
 Factsheets and news releases about harmful substances and organisms in water.
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MedlinePlus: Food Contamination And PoisoningMedlinePlus: Food Contamination And Poisoning
 Features news and factsheets.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Food PoisoningMedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Food Poisoning
 Includes symptoms, causes, prevention, complications, tests, and treatment.
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Minnesota Department of Health: Foodborne IllnessMinnesota Department of Health: Foodborne Illness
 Includes surveillance statistics, outbreaks in the state, symptoms, causes, and prevention.
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National Restaurant Association : Foodborne IllnessNational Restaurant Association : Foodborne Illness
 A list of some of the most common foodborne illnesses and their symptoms and causes.
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Parasites and Foodborne IllnessParasites and Foodborne Illness
 Publication of the US Food Safety and Inspection Service that discusses several foodborne parasites.
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Preventing Food Poisoning and Food InfectionPreventing Food Poisoning and Food Infection
 Factsheet from the University of Georgia. [PDF]
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Reducing the Risk of Food PoisoningReducing the Risk of Food Poisoning
 Factsheet from Ohio State University.
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RUSick2 Food Poisoning Forum - Michigan State UniversityRUSick2 Food Poisoning Forum - Michigan State University
 Compare notes about what you ate before becoming sick.
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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.
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Safe Water for International TravelersSafe Water for International Travelers
 Find details on waterborne diseases, drinking water ratings, health risks of swimming pools or spas, and quality standards. Includes a search, by country.
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Safefood Bug BibleSafefood Bug Bible
 Series of factsheets covering the common causes of food poisoning.
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Seafood-Related IllnessesSeafood-Related Illnesses
 Collection of factsheets on various causes of seafood borne illnesses.
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Texas Department of Health: Foodborne IllnessTexas Department of Health: Foodborne Illness
 Fact sheets on several waterborne and foodborne illnesses.
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The Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Food-Borne IllnessThe Unwelcome Dinner Guest: Preventing Food-Borne Illness
 Factsheet on prevention from the FDA.
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Vibrio parahaemolyticusVibrio parahaemolyticus
 Includes cause, associated foods, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this illness associated with contaminated seafood.
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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.
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WHO: Foodborne DiseaseWHO: Foodborne Disease
 Includes disease surveillance, publications, and links.
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WHO: Foodborne DiseasesWHO: Foodborne Diseases
 Directory of links and news.
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WHO: Water-related DiseaseWHO: Water-related Disease
 Includes factsheets and issues.
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