Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics
Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014168
Book • Nonfiction
Global • Various Decades
2014
Adult
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics by Marilee Peters explores how scientists identify the initial individuals impacted by epidemics. Through historical case studies, the book delves into the processes of detection, investigation, and response, providing insight into the crucial role of patient zero in understanding and managing disease outbreaks.
Informative
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics by Marilee Peters receives praise for its engaging narrative and accessible approach to complex epidemiological topics, making it well-suited for young readers interested in science. Criticisms focus on the occasional oversimplification of scientific details. Overall, it is an informative and captivating read.
Who Should Read Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics?
Readers interested in Patient Zero: Solving the Mysteries of Deadly Epidemics by Marilee Peters likely enjoy medical mysteries and historical epidemiology. Fans of The Hot Zone by Richard Preston or Spillover by David Quammen will appreciate its engaging exploration of disease outbreaks.
528 ratings
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168
Book • Nonfiction
Global • Various Decades
2014
Adult
12-18 years
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