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Dr. Frank Ryan draws readers into the front lines of today’s most dangerous epidemics, from outbreak hotspots to research labs and hospitals. He profiles the scientists and clinicians who risk their lives to contain rapidly spreading viruses and examines how human activity and ecological imbalance create conditions ripe for new, more deadly pathogens. By exploring the origins of these microbes and presenting evidence‑based theories, Ryan raises urgent questions about whether an incurable, highly transmissible “Virus X” could arise. The book ends with a call to action, outlining steps that could prevent a potential global catastrophe.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Health & Medicine/Medical Science
Authors: Frank Ryan
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