20th Century Microbe HuntersInspire your students with the stories behind the achievements of ten 20th century microbiologists. These dramatic portrayals reveal the excitement, diligence, and often sacrifice of these eminent researchers and humanitarians. An engaging journey through science, and public health, 20th Century Microbe Hunters is a must-have for anyone making a foray into the fascinating world of microbiology. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. |
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... Death 1 Chapter 2 Alexander Fleming (1881–1955): The Mold that Changed the World 15 Chapter 3 Charles Nicolle (1866–1936): The Cause and Transmission of Epidemic Typhus Fever 35 Chapter 4 Richard E. Shope (1901–1966): Discovery of the ...
... Death 1 Chapter 2 Alexander Fleming (1881–1955): The Mold that Changed the World 15 Chapter 3 Charles Nicolle (1866–1936): The Cause and Transmission of Epidemic Typhus Fever 35 Chapter 4 Richard E. Shope (1901–1966): Discovery of the ...
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... Death 1 Microbe Hunter Carlos Justiniano Ribeiro Chagas 1 The Life Cycle of T. cruzi and Direct Transmission of Chagas Disease 4 Cycle of Chagas Disease 6 Indirect Transmission of Chagas Disease 8 Pathology and Epidemiology 9 Treatment ...
... Death 1 Microbe Hunter Carlos Justiniano Ribeiro Chagas 1 The Life Cycle of T. cruzi and Direct Transmission of Chagas Disease 4 Cycle of Chagas Disease 6 Indirect Transmission of Chagas Disease 8 Pathology and Epidemiology 9 Treatment ...
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Contents
Chagas DiseaseA Kiss of Death | 1 |
The Mold That Changed the World | 15 |
The Cause and Transmission of Epidemic Typhus Fever | 35 |
Discovery of the Influenza Virus | 49 |
Development of the First Polio Vaccine | 69 |
Eradication of Smallpox | 89 |
PrionsAll But the Moo | 111 |
Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeA 20th Century Ongoing Plague | 137 |
UlcersA Bacterial Infection | 163 |
Eradication of Guinea Worm Disease | 179 |
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