Books & Audio-Visual
AlleyCat
Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
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some Clinical Reference Systems EBSCOhost info
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
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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
Centers for Disease Control - Anthrax
This page is part of the CDC's Emergency Preparedness and Response section. While emergency procedures are listed, basics about anthrax are included.
Health A to Z - Anthrax
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 a definition, its use as a weapon, causes & symptoms, diagnosis, types of anthrax, treatment, prognosis and prevention.
MayoClinic.com - Anthrax
The staff of the Mayo Clinic has created this site that covers the topics of signs & symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment and more.
MedlinePlus - Anthrax
Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus is updated daily and offers extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions. Topics covered include an overview, diagnosis/symptoms, treatment, prevention/screening, clinical trials and research.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - Anthrax
The Encyclopedia provides information on causes, incidence, risk factors, symptoms, signs & tests, treatment, prognosis and complications.
The White House - Anthrax: Frequently Asked Questions
This is the official White House page on anthrax supplying answers to frequently asked questions about anthrax and its impact on the country.