Major Walter Reed was most famous for making the link between the transmission of yellow fever via mosquitoes. He was instrumental in development of epidemiology and biomedicine.
Walter Reed
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center and The Walter Reed General Hospital were named after Major Walter Reed, an army physician who discovered that Yellow Fever was transmitted by certain types of Mosquito bites rather than by direct contact. This new knowledge was considered a milestone in biomedicine which is why he became famous and had the hospital named after him.
Walter Reed was born on September 13, 1851.
Walter Reed was born on September 13, 1851.
Walter Reed
Walter Reed's research in yellow fever determined that yellow fever is transmitted by certain mosquitoes. This research was the forerunner of epidemiological research. Walter Reed was known for his strong values and compassion. Those traits were applied to humanitarianism activities in medical care.
Walter Reed (1851-1902) was a United States Army doctor who became internationally known after he and his colleagues on the Surgeon General's Yellow Fever commission discovered that the mosquito was the vector for the transmission Yellow Fever. This lead to the virtual eradication of the disease, saving countless lives. In 1902, Reed's life was cut short by complications from appendicitis. His friend and colleague, William Cline Borden, operated on Reed, but was unsuccessful in saving his life. Borden wanted Reed's legacy to continue, and envisioned the creation of an Army medical center that encompassed medical care, research, and education. He wanted the hospital to be named after his dear friend, Major Walter Reed. He repeatedly petitioned Congress, and in 1905, the Army was granted the funds to begin construction on Walter Reed U.S. Army General Hospital.
Walter Reed Middle School was created in 1939.
Walter Reed died on November 23, 1902 at the age of 51.
Dr.Walter Reed discovered that yellow fever is carried by mosquitos
Walter Reed had at least 2 brothers and 1 sister. I believe he had more, but I am not sure.
Walter Reed Tropical Medicine Course was created in 1941.