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Yellow fever’s northward spread and historic fight
The article traces yellow fever from Central America toward Mexico, noting past North American epidemics, the 1881 finlay mosquito discovery, and the 1909 Reed Commission. It highlights Havana’s defeat led by Gorgas, the deaths of Lazear and Carral, and modern control via DDT, urging continuous vigilance against the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American
South
Central America
Panama Canal
Panama
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Honduras
Mexico
North America
West Indies
Philadelphia
New York
South America
Africa
Canal Zone
Carlos Finlay
U.S
Lazear
Quitoes
Carrali