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Dr Walter Reed, a U.S army physician who in 1901 along with Dr Carlos Finlay discovered that yellow feveris transmitted by a particular

mosquitospecies, rather than by direct contact and by figuring this out they were able to get rid of all themosquitoesand continue working on the Panama Canal.



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Deadly tropical disease conquered during the spanish-American war by Dr Walter reed?

In 1881 Dr. Carlos Finlay of Cuba first proposed that Yellow Fever is transmitted by mosquitoes. 20 years later, Dr. Walter Reed led a US Army team of doctors who confirmed Dr. Finlay's theory. It was the first human virus ever discovered, and the first disease known to be spread by mosquitoes.


What doctor eliminated yellow fever and malaria at the site of the bulding of the panama canal?

Most famous doctor known was Dr. Walter Reed, but many assisted him with previous or parallel research such as Dr. Henry Rose Carter and Dr. Carlos Juan Finlay.


Who led the conquest of yellow fever?

If you are referring to the disease: US Army physician Walter Reed is largely credited with the campaign that "beat" yellow fever, but Reed credited Cuban Dr. Carlos Finlay for his success. Finlay gave the mosquito hypothesis, which proposed that mosquitoes are the disease's vector, rather than direct human contact as previously thought. Walter Reed led the expedition that confirmed this hypothesis to be true. The physician William Gorgas then applied Finlay and Reed's work to eradicate yellow fever from Havana, and later on, help keep yellow fever at bay amongst the workers of the Panama Canal.


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 are the names of two scientist from the Caribbean?

Dr Juan Carlos Finlay (Cuban) (1833-1915) and Noel Gonzalez


Where was Dr Walter reed in 1793?

Bush Hill


What discovered the cause of yellow fever?

Yellow fever changed life's by taking away loved ones. People watched there family members suffer and die. The only cure they had back in 1793 was to take 10 Court's a day everyday because they thought that yellow fever effected blood and that was the only way to get rid of it and many people often died just from the cure.


Did Dewey get help from dr Walter reed in conquering the Philippines?

No, Dewey did not receive help from Dr. Walter Reed in conquering the Philippines. Dr. Walter Reed was known for his work in combating yellow fever, while Dewey was a naval officer who played a key role in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.


Who identified the mosquito that transmits yellow fever?

Dr. Walter Reed


When was Dr. Finlay created?

Dr. Finlay was created in 1962.


What disease did dr. Walter Reed discover was transmitted by a mosquito?

Yellow fever was the disease that Walter Reed discovered was transmitted by a mosquito. This disease was a particular problem during the construction of the Panama Canal.