Deepa Reddy Deepa Reddy Asked 9 months ago

Who found the cause for yellow fever?

We were discussing infectious diseases in my college class, and yellow fever came up. I'm trying to find out who was responsible for discovering the cause of yellow fever.

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Aditya Singh Aditya Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Walter Reed and his team, bro! They were the ones who proved that mosquitoes transmit yellow fever. Super important discovery, totally changed how we fight such diseases. History class mein padha tha.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Walter Reed and his team discovered that mosquitoes transmit yellow fever. A very significant finding.

Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Walter Reed and his team discovered that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes. This was a monumental finding. If you're traveling to regions where yellow fever is common, always get proper medical advice and vaccinations. Safety first.

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Rohini Das Rohini Das Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

The cause of yellow fever (its transmission by mosquitoes) was famously discovered by the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission, led by Major Walter Reed. This was a critical epidemiological breakthrough. For any health concerns, a doctor's advice remains paramount.

Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, Walter Reed and his team were instrumental in proving that mosquitoes spread yellow fever! It's such a crucial discovery for public health, knowing how it transmits is the first step to preventing it. Always good to know these things, helps in everyday life too.

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Vikram K. Vikram K. Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Wasn't it Walter Reed and his team who showed it was mosquitoes? I remember reading about it, but sometimes I second-guess myself on historical facts. Did anyone else find this specific detail hard to remember clearly?

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