the mysterious nature of unexplained epidemics is perfectly captured. 'The book reads like a thriller, with gripping accounts of how these diseases affected people.' Patient Zero reminds us that millions of people owe their lives to the work of these pioneer epidemiologists, work that continues to this day. The result is spine-chilling as Peters follows the scientists who solved the intricate mystery of the killer epidemics. Patient Zero brilliantly brings to life the main characters and events to tell the gripping tale of how each of seven diseases spread. Patient Zero reminds us that millions of people owe their lives to the work of these pioneer epidemiologists. It led to the death of 10,000 inhabitants exposed to the dirty water. John Snow's mapping of an epidemic found that patient zero was a six-month-old baby, whose cholera-laden diarrhea had contaminated the water of a local pump. As they looked for clues to the origin of a disease, scientists searched for the unknown 'patient zero'-the first person to have contracted it. But they kept hunting for answers, putting the pieces of the epidemic puzzle together. Often they were ignored, laughed at, or even fired from their jobs. The courageous, trail-blazing defenders against these diseases faced a terrifying personal gamble. Throughout history, more people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters.

This revised edition combines a brand-new design with updated information and features diseases such as Spanish Influenza, Ebola, and AIDS, as well as a new chapter on Covid-19.A Note on the Second Edition.

We’d love to hear from you too! Provide your comments and recommendations of books and other resources below.Engrossing true stories of the pioneers of epidemiology who risked their lives to find the source of deadly diseases. Patient Zero tracks the gripping tales of eight epidemics and pandemicshow they started, how they spread, and the fight to stop them.

This post includes a booklist of recently published fiction and non-fiction books as well as links to previously published WOW Currents posts with this focus. The Executive Board of Worlds of Words came together to determine how we might assist in the effort to find quality literature for young people around epidemics and pandemics. Schools nation-wide are closed, but they will soon open either on line or face-to-face and teachers will be keen to help young people make sense of current events. Many readers are looking for virtual escape as movement is restricted due to the spread of COVID-19.

Patient zero by marilee peters