Curated OER
The Great Race: From Anchorage to Nome
Students study the history of the Iditarod sled dog race. They research facts related to biology, sled dogs, and geography in order to put that history in perspective.
Textbook of Bacteriology
Todar's Online Textbook of Bacteriology: Corynebacterium Diphtheriae
This detailed article focuses on the bacteria that causes diphtheria. Read about the discovery of Corynebacterium diphtheriae and how the and the various discoveries which have eased the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diphtheria.
The College of Physicians
The History of Vaccines
Complete medical education project explores the role and uses of vaccines now and in the past. Find information and analysis about vaccination controversies; answers to frequent questions about vaccinations; timelines of diseases,...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Diphtheria
Read about the symptoms, causes, treatments, and preventions of diphtheria. This article provides general information on the disease as well as links to further information on related topics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Diphtheria
The Centers for Disease Control presents facts about the causes of and complications associated with the different strains of diphtheria. Find statistics on reported cases of this bacterial disease and information on treatment and...
Other
A Z Guide: Diphtheria
This article briefly overviews the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diphtheria and provides links to articles on related medical issues.
Library of Congress
Loc: Health and Welfare in Pakistan
This site from The Library of Congress discusses the poverty rate and welfare in Pakistan. Access to safe water, Western healthcare, and leading causes of death are also discussed. The information that is presented is brief but factual.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Diphtheria [Pdf]
Fact sheet on diphtheria describes its symptoms, causes, and ideas for prevention.
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Dept. Of Health: Diphtheria Fact Sheet
Here are responses to simple questions about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the bacterial disease, diphtheria.