An Introduction to Infectious Diseases

The Dynamic World of Infectious Disease

Documentary May 1, 2015 31 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E1: Dive into the fascinating stories behind three notorious diseases: bubonic plague, malaria, and polio. See how scientists of the time were able to discover the causes of these diseases and develop effective treatments. Also, learn why infectious diseases are still a pressing issue for our society, despite our advances in science and technology.

Documentary May 1, 2015 31 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2015
Run Time: 31 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.