Usage edit

This template creates an external link to a specific, numbered page in the Diseases Database.

The general format is {{DiseasesDB|#####|page name|display options}}

  • ##### is the DDB page number.
  • page name is an optional parameter to display the DDB page name
  • display options is an optional parameter to set various output choices.
    • If left blank or unused, will show the linked name in full
    • If set to plain, will show the unlinked name in full
    • If set to shortlink, will display the linked acronym
    • If set to short, will display the unlinked acronym
    • If set to none, will not display the name at all

Examples edit

Basic example

Displaying the DDB page name

Display options variations. Note that the second parameter is not required but can still be used.

  • {{DiseasesDB|5815|plain}} → Diseases Database: 5815
  • {{DiseasesDB|5815|shortlink}}DDB: 5815
  • {{DiseasesDB|5815|short}} → DDB: 5815
  • {{DiseasesDB|5815|none}}5815
  • {{DiseasesDB|5815|HSMN type 1|plain}} → Diseases Database: HSMN type 1
  • {{DiseasesDB|5815|HSMN type 1|none}}HSMN type 1