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Unfortunately, (as at June 18th, 2009) yelllow fever has yet to be conquered. The World Health Organisation reports hundreds of thousands of new cases and 52,000 deaths from the disease every year.
Various medical professionals and researchers have played a part in identifying the cause(s) of the fever and in reducing the pathological features of this viral disease.
Names of some persons who played significant parts in yellow fever research and treatment:
# Carlos Finlay, Cuban physician # Walter Reed, American physician # Max Theiler, South African/Swiss virologist
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Who helped wipe out yellow fever in panama?
Dr Gorgas.
Did Carlos J Finlay discover the cure to yellow fever?
There is no cure for yellow fever once the disease is contracted. Carlos J. Finlay discovered the vaccination to prevent yellow fever.
Who were the American army doctors who worked to eliminate yellow fever?
Dr. Walter Reed and Carlos Findlay.
Who were the two American army doctors who worked to eliminate yellow fever?
Dr. Walter Reed and Carlos Findlay.
What were the twins names in Fever 1793?
The twins' names in "Fever 1793" were Joseph and William. They were friends of Mattie and helped her during the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
What might happen if they eliminate yellow fever?
As with the eradication of any disease, those susceptible to it will have an average increase in life expectancy.
How can you not get yellow fever?
where yellow fever is not there
Is Yellow Fever or Jungle Yellow Fever deadlier?
totz jungle yellow fever
How did Walter reed help to get rid of the yellow fever?
Walter Reed helped cure Yellow Fever by creating the mosquito net while fighting in the war in Cuba, after his friend died from the disease.
Who discoverd yellow fever?
who dicoverd yellow fever?
What disease killed workers of the panama canal?
Malaria and Yellow Fever killed most workers.
How did the finding yellow fever in Cuba affect the building of the Panamal Canal?
The discovery of yellow fever in Cuba led to the understanding that the disease was transmitted by mosquitoes, prompting the implementation of mosquito control measures in Panama during the construction of the Panama Canal. This ultimately helped to reduce the spread of yellow fever and allowed for the successful completion of the canal.
