Infectious Disease History - National Museum of American History
Dec 14, 2018 · Infectious disease, and our response to it, has shaped American history. The museum’s collections document the technologies and techniques employed to prevent, …
The history of leprosy - National Museum of American History
Aug 16, 2011 · Ladies' dorms at the Carville center in Louisiana On the United States mainland, the response to leprosy had national implications; in 1921 the federal government purchased …
Eradicating Smallpox | National Museum of American History
In 1958, the World Health Organization committed to eradicating the disease worldwide. D. A. Henderson, a lead epidemiologist associated with the WHO smallpox eradication campaign, …
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Infectious Disease History Infectious disease, and our response to it, has shaped American history. The museum’s collections document the technologies and techniques employed to …
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccines - National Museum of …
Measles is an exceptionally contagious disease. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 90% of all non-immune people who come in contact with an infected person will also …
Diphtheria Treatments and Prevention - National Museum of …
Diphtheria is caused by bacteria. However, it is the toxins produced by the bacteria, rather than the bacteria themselves, that primarily cause symptoms. The same is true of tetanus and …
Whatever Happened to Polio? - National Museum of American …
Sep 3, 2006 · This exhibition marked the fiftieth anniversary of the announcement that Dr. Jonas Salk had developed a vaccine to prevent polio, the most notorious disease of the 20th century …
Diagnosing Disease with Antibodies - National Museum of …
These tests revealed information about the patient’s disease history, including both on-going infections and prior exposure to disease. Testing could reveal infections before outward …
Veterinary Vaccines and Serums - National Museum of American …
The intimate connections between human and animal health are nowhere as apparent as in the study of infectious disease. Even a cursory examination of the history of bacteriology and …
National Treasure: The Mold Behind the Miracle of Penicillin
Nov 22, 2024 · Discover the fascinating story of penicillin, an antibiotic that revolutionized the medical world. From its humble beginnings as a mold to its widespread use in treating …