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Rx for Survival: Deadly Messengers
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Program Overview
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Since the plague killed millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages, vector-borne
diseases—those that rely on insects and animals to spread infectious
agents—have posed a serious threat to public health. Today, the most
dangerous vector on earth is the mosquito. From malaria to yellow fever to West
Nile virus, mosquito-borne diseases continue to threaten the health of millions
around the world. Deadly Messengers recounts the stories of heroic scientists
and health workers who battled against the mosquito, and examines current
efforts to control dangerous and spreading vector-borne diseases.
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