Fevered Cities A History Of Dengue Epidemics - Randall M Packard

A Global History Of Dengue Fever And Humanitys Ongoing Struggle Against This Persistent Fevered Cities, Randall M. Packard Explores The Complex And Evolving History Of Dengue Fever, The Worlds Most Widespread Mosquito-borne Viral Disease. From Its Early Manifestations In The Eighteenth Century To Its Current Prevalence Across More Than One Hundred Countries, This Book Traces How Dengue Emerged As A Global Health Challenge Shaped By Ecological, Social, And Economic Conditions.packard Examines The Diseases Spread Through Urban Landscapes, Focusing On Specific Cities Like Philadelphia, Manila, Havana, And Rio De Janeiro To Illustrate How Local Contexts Have Defined Outbreaks And Responses.