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Discover the captivating and mysterious history of the world's most infamous disease in "The Moth in the Iron Lung: A Biography of Polio." Dive into the gripping narrative that unravels the enigma behind the sudden emergence of polio epidemics in the early 1900s. Uncover the secrets that doctors, parents, and health officials struggled to comprehend as they witnessed a surge of paralysis cases, especially among innocent children. Delve deep into the origins of this devastating disease and unravel the shocking truths that will leave you astounded.
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