This is a wonderful resource (and web site).
On 19 Mar 1998 14:14:26 GMT, norman at giardia.pdb.cdc.gov (Norman J.
Pieniazek) wrote:
>CDC PARASITOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC WEBSITE <www.ncid.cdc.gov/dpdx>
>DPDx - CDC Parasitology Diagnostic Website
>> CDC's Division of Parasitic Diseases has established
>on the Internet a website for diagnosis of parasitic
>diseases. The website, named "DPDx", is at <www.ncid.cdc.gov/dpdx>
>and offers two complementary functions:
>> A "Reference and Training" function, in which all users
>can browse through concise reviews of parasites and parasitic
>diseases; this also includes an image library and a review of
>recommended procedures for collecting, shipping, processing, and
>examining biologic specimens; all material is free of copyright and
>users are welcome to store and copy material as they wish.
>> A "Diagnostic Assistance" function, in which registered
>users (mostly laboratorians and other health professionals)
>desiring assistance in parasite identification can ask
>questions, request information, and send digital images of specimens for
>expedited review and consultation by DPD staff; this assistance is free
>of charge.
>> The website aims at using the Internet to strengthen
>the diagnosis of parasitic diseases. The Internet is well
>suited for that purpose because of its inherent qualities (imaging
>capabilities; global, rapid, interactive exchanges; flexibility of
>content). Interested parasitologists and other health professionals are
>invited to participate in the DPDx network. They can either contribute
>their material/experience to build up DPDx, or use the DPDx services, or
>both.
>> How to contact DPDx: Messages can be sent by clicking
>on the "Contact Us" buttons found on most pages of the
>DPDx website: a pre-addressed email frame will automatically appear, use
>it to send an email to DPDx. Alternatively, send an email
>to: <dpdx at cdc.gov> or to the DPDx contact person at <ppn1 at cdc.gov>.
>>>> Phuc Nguyen-Dinh
> Division of Parasitic Diseases
> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
> Atlanta, GA 30341, USA
>> Email: ppn1 at cdc.gov> Tel: 770-488-4435
> Fax: 770-488-4253
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Department of Zoology
The Ohio State University
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