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After scientists confirmed that mosquitoes can transmit yellow fever and other diseases, mosquito control emerged as an important public health measure. Discover how Americans have managed mosquitoes at home and abroad through this selection of items from the NLM collection.
The Etiology of Yellow Fever: A Preliminary Note, 1901
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Dr. Walter Reed and his colleagues presented their findings at the American Public Health Association’s annual meeting in October 1900. The US Army’s Yellow Fever Commission confirmed the link between yellow fever and mosquitoes.
For more information about yellow fever and related conditions, visit MedlinePlus.
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