Infectious diseases on the World Wide Web.

Infectious diseases are a critically important topic in medicine. Although several of the most dangerous infectious diseases have been controlled or eliminated by modern medicine, many others continue to plague mankind. Old pathogens reappear, sometimes in drug-resistant forms, and new diseases such as SARS have emerged. The World Wide Web provides a plethora of information on infectious diseases; unfortunately, not all of it is reliable. This article lists the best Web sites on infectious diseases to help health professionals and consumers find current, accurate information on the topic.