Links to Further Information
General Information for the Research Community
- Research on Mice and Rats. An extensive coverage of technical information and ongoing research using mice and rats.
- Rodents. Provides general information on the care and handling of laboratory rodents.
- Animals. Provides information on various vertebrate and invertebrate species.
- Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC). For details on animal welfare policy, references/bibliographies, etc.
Animal-Borne Diseases
Researchers need to be aware that some animals carry diseases which can be transmitted to humans. Some of the common diseases and how infection can be prevented are discussed here.
- Animal Pathogens. A brief survey of pathogens which can be transmitted to humans by infected wild-caught and domestic animals. Includes prescribed treatments.
- Animal Allergies. An introduction to the causes of animal allergies and what can be done to minimize their effect.
- Hantavirus (Sin Nombre Virus). An introduction to the characteristics, transmission, and diagnosis of Hantavirus.
- Rabies. A rabies fact sheet from the World Health Organization.
- Tetanus. See section under Clostridium tetani for short discussion of tetanus.
- Animal Bites and what you should do if bitten.
- Diseases Transmitted by Ticks. Discusses symptoms of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Colorado Tick Fever, and other diseases.
- Common Zoonotic Diseases.