Yellow Fever

Discover the gripping history of a formidable disease in Yellow Fever by S.L. Kotar. Published by McFarland & Co Inc in 2017, this engaging paperback spans 456 pages and delves into the continuing threat that yellow fever poses today, both as a mosquito-borne epidemic and a potential biological weapon.

Kotar expertly draws on firsthand accounts and contemporary sources to narrate the virus's profound impact across the United States, Central America, and Africa. Readers will gain insight into the medical challenges that have left a cure elusive while appreciating the resilience of communities affected by this relentless disease. Yellow Fever is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of medical history and public health threats.