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Book Synopsis: A fascinating account of the world’s most famous disease—polio—told as you have never heard it before. Epidemics of paralysis began to rage in the early 1900s, seemingly out of nowhere. Doctors, parents, and health officials were at a loss to explain why this formerly unheard of disease began paralyzing so many children—usually starting in their legs, sometimes moving up through their abdomen and arms. For an unfortunate few, it could paralyze the muscles that allowed them to breathe.Why did this disease start to become such a horrible problem during the late 1800s? Why did it affect children more often than adults? Why was it originally called teething paralysis by mothers and their doctors? Why were animals so often paralyzed during the early epidemics when it was later discovered most animals could not become infected? The Moth in the Iron Lung is a fascinating biography of this horrible paralytic disease, where it came from, and why it disappeared in the 1950s. If you’ve never explored the polio story beyond the tales of crippled children and iron lungs, this book will be sure to surprise.
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Discover the captivating and untold story of the world's most notorious disease, polio, in "The Moth in the Iron Lung: A Biography of Polio." Delve into the fascinating accounts of how this paralyzing disease spread rapidly in the early 1900s, leaving doctors and health officials baffled. Unravel its mysterious origins, learn why it affected children more frequently than adults, and explore the shocking fact that it was once referred to as teething paralysis. This gripping biography will take you on a journey through the early epidemics, where even animals fell victim to this devastating illness. Uncover the secrets behind its sudden appearance and its eventual disappearance in the 1950s. If you thought you knew everything about polio, think again – this book is bound to surprise and astonish.
Immerse yourself in the world of this terrifying paralytic disease and gain a deeper understanding of its impact on society and individuals. "The Moth in the Iron Lung" will deliver a gripping narrative that will leave you spellbound. By shedding light on the disease's history and its subsequent eradication, this biography will inform and educate readers of every background.
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