Yellow Fever Investigation

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What is Yellow Fever?

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A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, loss of appetite, and muscle pain.

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Who was Dr. Walter Reed?

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A physician and the director of the team that researched Yellow Fever and its causes.

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What was the main goal of Dr. Reed's team?

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To identify the cause of Yellow Fever and find ways to prevent its spread.

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What was one major outcome of the Yellow Fever research?

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The completion of the Panama Canal was made safer by controlling mosquito populations.

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What did Dr. Reed hope to achieve through his work?

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He hoped to alleviate human suffering caused by Yellow Fever.

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What was a common misconception about Yellow Fever transmission?

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That it was spread through contaminated food or eating.

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In what year did the first Yellow Fever outbreak occur in the US?

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1793.

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What was one method used to control Yellow Fever?

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Sanitation workers sprayed poison gas and oil to destroy mosquitoes and their eggs.

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What was NOT a theory of Yellow Fever transmission?

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Contaminated Food/Eating.

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What is the role of a director in a research team?

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To oversee the research process and guide the team's efforts.