Science Pathfinder

Mrs. Coberly
West Marshall High School

Infectious Diseases are also known as Communicable Diseases. There are many books, magazine articles and Internet sites with information on this important health problem. Just follow the suggestions listed below to find answers to your questions or to start your school reports.

General Encyclopedia:

Worldbook and Encyclopedia Americana will both have basic information for your system.
Special Encyclopedia:

The Human Disease and Conditions REF616 Hum . Check the index in Volume 3 for your specific disease or system.There are also 2 supplemental volumes.
Reference:

The New Complete Medical and Health Encyclopedia REF 610 New. Check the index in Volume 4.

Most print resources on Diseases are in the 616

Websites:

National Center for Infectious Diseases

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

An Introduction to Viruses

Health Topics A-Z Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases

Communicable Diseases

The Big Picture Book of Viruses

Sickle Cell Disease

PKU Disease

National Hemophilia Foundatio n

Huntington's Disease

Muscular Dystrophy Association