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Science, Vol. 36 - Softcover

July-December, 1912

 
9780243030248: Science, Vol. 36

Synopsis

This book examines disease carriers and the importance of their existence to the spread of disease. The author navigates this topic through examples of bacterial and protozoal infections, ranging from bubonic plague to malaria and yellow fever. The author examines the role of insects, ticks, and other invertebrate carriers, such as rats and sandflies. The book also gives an overview of the history of disease and the discovery of disease carriers, as well as the preventive measures and control methods that have been developed as a result. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, epidemiology, or the prevention and control of infectious diseases.

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