Patient zero solving the mysteries of deadly epidemics
Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases -- now revised to include updated information and a new chapter on Covid-19. More people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters, but the process of identifying...
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| Language: | English |
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2021.
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| Edition: | Updated edition. |
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| Summary: | Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases -- now revised to include updated information and a new chapter on Covid-19. More people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters, but the process of identifying these diseases and determining how they spread is often a terrifying gamble. Epidemiologists have been ignored, mocked, or silenced all while trying to protect the population and identify "patient zero" -- the first person to have contracted the disease, and a key piece in solving the epidemic puzzle. Patient Zero tracks the gripping tales of eight epidemics and pandemics -- how they started, how they spread, and the fight to stop them. This revised edition combines a brand-new design with updated information and features diseases such as Spanish Influenza, Ebola, and AIDS, as well as a new chapter on Covid-19. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
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| Audience: | Text Difficulty 7 - Text Difficulty 9 1080 |
| ISBN: | 9781773215129 |
