How Did We Eradicate Yellow Fever in Cuba in Six Months?

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We once thought infectious diseases were spread by "bad air" and "noxious vapors." While we know better now, it took a lot of work to figure it out, some of which happened in Cuba in the late 19th century during the fight against yellow fever.

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