In the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicineyou will find an entry for every infectious disease. Each entry will include information on the disease cause, symptoms, prognosis, and treatment.
To learn more about infectious disease online, try the following websites:
Infectious Diseasescan be researched via the Mayo Clinic website. A simple keyword search for the disease will yield a detailed article. Each entry includes the symptoms, causes, prognosis, and treatment. Articles written by credible medical professionals.
Infectious Diseasesthis government agency offers a range of articles on infectious diseases. Click on the infectious diseases tab to see a complete list.
On the CDCsite, select Diseases and Conditions for an alphabetical list of infectious diseases.