The Hot Zone
The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus
by:
Richard Preston
in:
Biology
Summary:
The book chronicles the emergence of Ebola, detailing its origin in African rainforests and its terrifying symptoms. It also follows the outbreak's spread to human populations and the subsequent race to contain it.
Key points:
1. Zoonotic Diseases: The book focuses on diseases like Ebola that transfer from animals to humans, emphasizing the need to monitor animal diseases to prevent human pandemics.
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