Walter Reed's Life Span
Walter Reed worked in the U.S Army as a
Physician. He worked in and around the subject
area of Yellow Fever. In 1901 he led the team
which confirmed Carlos Finlay's theory that
Yellow Fever is actually transmitted through
a certain species of mosquitos
rather than through direct contact.
This insight led to the enhancement of the
fields of Microbiology and Epidemiology. The
insight also led to the almost immediate
completion of the Panama Canal. (sep 13, 1851 – nov 22, 1902)
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