Draft ofBrief History of Yellow Fever up to 1905fromCentenary of the Graduation of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay in Jefferson Medical College September 22, 1955-September 23, 1955

Containers:
Box 48, Folder 14
Creator:
Nogueira, Pedro
Extent:
25 pages
Scope and content:

Nogueira outlines the history of yellow fever and the many resultant casualties. He then describes the work of Finlay and the Yellow Fever Commission. He is critical of Sternberg's initial dismissal of the mosquito as the source of yellow fever.

Language:
English

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Health Sciences Library
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
University of Virginia Health System
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