Walter Reed
Walter Reed
Walter Reed (pronounced: /ˈwɔːltər riːd/) was an American army physician who played a significant role in the eradication of Yellow Fever.
Etymology
The name "Walter Reed" is of Old German origin, derived from the elements "wald", meaning rule, and "heri", meaning army.
Biography
Walter Reed was born on September 13, 1851, in Gloucester County, Virginia. He graduated from the University of Virginia where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree. Reed joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps in 1875 and was later appointed as the head of the Army's Yellow Fever Commission in Cuba.
Contributions to Medicine
Reed's most significant contribution to medicine was his work on the transmission of Yellow Fever. His research confirmed the theory that Yellow Fever was transmitted through mosquitoes, which led to the development of effective control measures that significantly reduced the incidence of the disease.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Walter Reed
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