20th Century Microbe Hunters: This title is Print on DemandInspire 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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... in their hindgut. Frequently, the bugs sucked the blood at night from the face of their victims and, hence, earned the name “kissing bugs.” The protozoan parasite resembled the species of trypanosomes responsible for Achorn International.
... in their hindgut. Frequently, the bugs sucked the blood at night from the face of their victims and, hence, earned the name “kissing bugs.” The protozoan parasite resembled the species of trypanosomes responsible for Achorn International.
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... blood. If the insect takes a blood meal, the trypomastigotes travel to the insect's midgut, where they transform into epimastigotes and multiply. Further development into infective metacyclic try- pomastigotes occurs, completing the ...
... blood. If the insect takes a blood meal, the trypomastigotes travel to the insect's midgut, where they transform into epimastigotes and multiply. Further development into infective metacyclic try- pomastigotes occurs, completing the ...
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... blood meal ( passes melacyclic trypomastigotes in feces , trypomastigotes enter bite wound or mucosal membranes , such as the conjunctiva ) 2 Metacyclic trypomastigotes penetrate various cells at bite wound site . Inside cells they ...
... blood meal ( passes melacyclic trypomastigotes in feces , trypomastigotes enter bite wound or mucosal membranes , such as the conjunctiva ) 2 Metacyclic trypomastigotes penetrate various cells at bite wound site . Inside cells they ...
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... blood transfu- sion. Immigration of people from T. cruzi–endemic areas and increased international travel have caused concerns about the potential for transfusion-acquired Chagas dis- ease. In 1998 the Centers for Disease Control and ...
... blood transfu- sion. Immigration of people from T. cruzi–endemic areas and increased international travel have caused concerns about the potential for transfusion-acquired Chagas dis- ease. In 1998 the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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... blood. She didn't know what it was; she had no idea it had to do with the vinchucas bites years before. She would get tired, fatigued and experience dizzy fainting spells. She continued to do her sewing though she sometimes would faint ...
... blood. She didn't know what it was; she had no idea it had to do with the vinchucas bites years before. She would get tired, fatigued and experience dizzy fainting spells. She continued to do her sewing though she sometimes would faint ...
Contents
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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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