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Ebola, the natural and human history of a deadly virus, David Quammen

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Ebola, the natural and human history of a deadly virus, David Quammen

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-119)

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maps

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ebola

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

891494844

Responsibility statement

David Quammen

Sub title

the natural and human history of a deadly virus

Summary

Overview: 1976 a deadly virus emerged from the Congo forest. As swiftly as it came, it disappeared, leaving no trace. Over the four decades since, Ebola has emerged sporadically, each time to devastating effect. It can kill up to 90 percent of its victims. In between these outbreaks, it is untraceable, hiding deep in the jungle. The search is on to find Ebola's elusive host animal. And until we find it, Ebola will continue to strike. Acclaimed science writer and explorer David Quammen first came near the virus while he was traveling in the jungles of Gabon, accompanied by local men whose village had been devastated by a recent outbreak. Here he tells the story of Ebola-its past, present, and its unknowable future. Extracted from Spillover by David Quammen, updated and with additional material

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Natural and human history of a deadly virus

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