The End of Plagues: The Global Battle Against Infectious Disease

by John Rhodes and John Rhodes

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At the turn of the twentieth century, smallpox claimed the lives of two million people per year. By 1979, the disease had been eradicated and victory was declared across the globe. Yet the story of smallpox remains the exception, as today a host of deadly contagions, from polio to AIDS, continue to threaten human health around the world. Spanning three centuries, The End of Plagues weaves together the discovery of vaccination, the birth and growth...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1137278528

ISBN13:9781137278524

Release Date:September 2013

Publisher:St. Martins Press-3PL

Length:256 Pages

Weight:0.99 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Related Subjects

Communicable Diseases Infectious Disease Medical Medical Books Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Viral

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