Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Credo Reference - Medicine | Credo | info |
| yes | Lexi-PALS Drug Guide Enter the drug name in EBSCO search box. |
EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary Select "Medical Dictionary" from menu at top of page |
EBSCOhost | info |
Magazine & Journal Articles
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Academic Search Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | MasterFILE Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | CINAHL FullText | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Consumer Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | Health Source: Nursing & Academic Edition | EBSCOhost | info |
| some | MEDLINE | EBSCOhost | info |
Web Sites
- Center for Disease Control - Division of Parasitic Diseases - Amebiasis
- The CDC is the federal agency for protecting the safety and health of people. Their Fact Sheet gives detailed information about the disease in a question and answer format.
- Health A to Z - Amebiasis
- Developed by health care professionals, Health A to Z's goal is to educate consumers through the use of online health programs, information and technology. Using information from the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, their site provides information, in layman's terms, in the areas of definition, description, types, causes & symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, supportive measures and prevention.
- KidsHealth for Parents - Amebiasis
- Created by the Nemours Foundation, KidsHealth provides users with accurate and timely health information. It discusses the signs & symptoms, contagiousness, and prevention of the condition.
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - Amebiasis
- Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include a definition, causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, signs & tests, treatment, expectations, and complications and prevention.
- Merck Manuals - Amebiasis
- Merck's Parasitic Infections section provides comprehensive information about the disease - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment.