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Infectious diseases on the World Wide Web

Jonathan Hartmann1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Raymon H. Mulford Library, Medical College of Ohio, 3045 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614, USA. jhartmann@mco.edu

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|September 15, 2004
PubMed

Insights

Reliable online information on infectious diseases is crucial as old and new pathogens emerge. This article guides health professionals and consumers to the best websites for accurate infectious disease data.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Infectious diseases remain a significant global health challenge.
  • Emerging and re-emerging pathogens, including drug-resistant strains, pose ongoing threats.
  • The internet offers vast information on infectious diseases, but reliability varies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and curate the most dependable online resources for infectious disease information.
  • To assist healthcare professionals and the general public in accessing accurate data.
  • To navigate the complexities of online health information for infectious diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of web resources.
  • Evaluation of website credibility and content accuracy.
  • Categorization of reliable infectious disease websites.

Main Results:

  • A curated list of high-quality websites dedicated to infectious diseases is presented.
  • Resources cover a range of infectious disease topics, including epidemiology, treatment, and prevention.
  • The selected sites offer current and scientifically validated information.

Conclusions:

  • Access to reliable online information is vital for managing infectious diseases.
  • This resource guide empowers users to find trustworthy data on infectious diseases.
  • Effective use of curated online resources supports informed decision-making in healthcare and public health.

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