Here are some USGS Web pages with more information on health and disease and Anywhere:
NBII: National Biological Information Infrastructure
Portal of the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) with links to diverse biological databases, information products, and analytical tools contributed by NBII cooperating organizations and agencies.
(Score: 2.000)
International Program at the Earth Resources Observation Systems (EROS) Data Center
Home page for the International Program of the EROS Data Center which specializes in projects that use remotely sensed or GIS data to address world issues of ecology and natural hazards. Links to archives, data, publications, and current projects.
(Score: 1.000)
National Wildlife Health Center
The National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) is a biomedical laboratory assessing the impact of disease on wildlife and identifying the role of various pathogens in wildlife losses. Site has links to news, programs, publications and metadata.
(Score: 0.922)
Algal toxins
Chapter of Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases on algal toxins, red tide toxins, phycotoxins, dinoflagellates, cyanobacteria, and bird mortality due to algal toxicosis.
(Score: 0.690)
Amphibian declines and deformities
Amphibian population declines and deformities due to various causes including land use change, viruses, and fungi. Links to USGS press releases, answers to FAQs(HTML and PDF versions)and photos with downloadable files.
(Score: 0.690)
Amphibian malformation and decline
Frog malformations studies at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin to document scope and to determine the causes of the observed malformations.
(Score: 0.690)
Chronic Wasting Disease
Information on National Wildlife Center research on Chonic Wasting Disease, a disease affecting the nervous system of elk, white-tailed deer and mule deer.
(Score: 0.690)
Field manual of wildlife diseases: general field procedures and diseases of birds
Manual listing field procedures for bird specimen collecting, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral diseases, biotoxins, chemical toxins, common and scientific names of birds, and glossary. Manual can be downloaded or viewed in pdf format.
(Score: 0.690)
Human Health Database
Central site providing links to USGS databases and homepages providing significant data and information on research related to human health.
(Score: 0.690)
Miscellaneous fungal diseases
Chapter of Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases on miscellaneous fungi with information on fungal skin and subcutaneous lesions or mycosis primarily in birds.
(Score: 0.690)
National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) West Nile Virus Project
National Wildlife Health Center study of the West Nile Virus to learn the current geographic extent, to understand how the virus moves between birds, mosquitoes, and humans, and to predict future movements of the virus.
(Score: 0.690)
Protozoa
Chapter from Our Living Resources giving general information on protozoa with review of protozoans as environmental quality indicators, parasites, reservoirs of disease, in symbiotic relationships and ecological roles.
(Score: 0.690)
Restraint and handling of live amphibians
Procedure for the restraint and handling of live amphibians for amphibian research and monitoring with information on equipment and supplies, methods of physical restraint, mishaps, and treatment for injuries.
(Score: 0.690)
West Nile virus
Informational site provides links to data, news updates, information, and maps related to outbreaks of the West Nile virus and mosquito-borne encephalitis in the United States.
(Score: 0.690)
West Nile virus maps
Map showing which states are positive for West Nile virus. Clicking on state outline links to state west nile virus or public health website. Site also has links to other West Nile virus maps.
(Score: 0.690)
Aquatic Ecology Branch, Leetown Science Center
Programs of the Aquatic Ecology Branch on landscape ecology and GIS, molecular genetics, environmental contaminants, stream ecology, and other aspects of aquatic ecology in eastern United States.
(Score: 0.648)
Fish Health Branch, Leetown Science Center
The Fish Health Branch, Leetown Science Center, investigates fish health and disease issues associated with genetics, pathogens and environmental stress. With links to workshops, leaflets, and announcements relating for fish health.
(Score: 0.648)
Leetown Science Center (LSC) Fact sheets
Access to Leetown Science Center (LSC) Fact sheets on fish, fish diseases, aquatic resources, and other projects and activities.
(Score: 0.648)
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