Infectious Diseases

AIDS Education Global Information System (AEGIS) www.aegis.com - A full-indexed, cross referenced and keyword searchable database that covers the latest news and information about HIV/AIDS.

Emerging Infectious Diseases
A peer reviewed journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking and analyzing disease trends. Visit the CDC web site to read the journal or to sign up for a free subscription.

GlobalHealthReporting.org Updated daily with the latest information on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, the new Web site www.GlobalHealthReporting.org offers an easy and efficient way to stay on top of breaking news, new reports and data, and events from around the world. This free site is operated by the Kaiser Family Foundation with major support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Health-E
A news agency that produces print and electric news media with in-depth analysis on health areas such as health policy and practices in South Africa, HIV/AIDS, and public health.

Infectious Diseases Primer The distribution of adverse health conditions is not equal across the globe. In developed countries, the primary causes of mortality are chronic diseases such as heart disease. In developing countries, the main causes of morbidity and mortality are infectious diseases such as malaria and AIDS, although the incidence of chronic diseases is rising. In response to requests from volunteers, HVO staff has compiled information on diseases one is likely to see while on assignment.

The lists are divided by geographic region using the CDC model. This is not a complete list of pathogens nor is the information comprehensive. However, there are links for each disease where you can obtain more information. Hopefully the information given will allow the volunteer to become aware of the different pathologies seen in developing countries and that will result in better preparation for the volunteer's assignment.