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Level 4: Virus Hunters of the CDC Hardcover – January 1, 1999

by Joseph B McCormick (Author), Susan Fisher-Hoch (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 134 ratings
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A pioneering epidemiologist describes his work for the Centers for Disease Control, relates his work on its Biosafety Level 4 containment facility, and offers a riveting firsthand look at some of the plagues and biological catastrophes confronting the world today. Tour.
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    January 1, 1999
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    0760712085
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barnes & Noble Books (January 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 397 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760712085
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0760712085
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 134 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW this book was great
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
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This book literarily put you the ground in the trenches of what is like to work with some of the most deadly viruses known to man. I mean these people love what they do and are ready to loss their life to follow a passion of research. The whole time i read this book i had more respect for these researchers who work with Lab 4 viruses. I felt like i was on a deadly episode of survivor. Good review of other hemorrhagic virus related to Ebola and what it takes to follow, investigate, and research these virus. All from the comfort and "safety" of you own home.
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GB
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
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nice
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Rufus
4.0 out of 5 stars Story 5 star, typing 1 star.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021
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The actual writing was great. The story deserves 5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the doctor's experiences. They took a highly scientific subject and made it understandable and entertaining to a unscientific audience. The 4 star rating is given because of the deplorable typos. I have never read any book with so many mistakes. I did not count, but there had to be at least 50...if not upwards of 100 typos. The authors should demand a better typing outcome for their excellent literary work.
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Mischief
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent description of Level 4 work
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2019
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Highlights the work of disease Cowboys/girls. People with grit, education and the fortitude to navigate what can only be described as treacherous work. While angled towards clarifying a certain number of pathogens at a certain time. The overall methods are applicable to other disease outbreaks. Simply look at the current measles outbreak and substitute a more dangerous, airborne, pathogen. We only exist at the variegates of nature
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Love Hearts
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting buy flawed!
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2020
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There are very few reviews of this book. If there were more I suspect there would be more in the 2 -3 star range. This book was written about experiences with Level 4 viruses decades ago and originally published in 1996. There is a preface, a forward and a prologue that bring the book somewhat into the present with some interesting definitions of viruses in the two Appendices. I found the book interesting and educational not only regarding the science but also the cultural and political aspects of hunting these viruses. It is also made clear that these scientists are passionate about what they do and would have to be because the work is so dangerous and often deadly.

I suggest reading other reviews. My one comment is that I read this in the Kindle version. It was filled with typos and content errors that I painstakingly corrected. There were at least several hundred. I don't understand how this happened but hopefully Amazon will bring this to the attention of the publisher.
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Johan Ulfstedt
5.0 out of 5 stars I bought this book second hand as I've enjoyed several similar books in the past only to discover ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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I bought this book second hand as I've enjoyed several similar books in the past only to discover that this book was now out of print.

It is very interesting to read biographies by those involved in the discovery of the modern plagues, where I would venture to say that Ebola is now fairly well known, although this may not have been the case a few years back. I enjoyed reading the first hand accounts of those that have been there and done that, so to say, trying to track down the pathogen behind the outbreaks you only read about in the newspapers.
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Ami
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book, but confusing timeline
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2019
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I had to read this book for class and although it's an interesting read, I don't understand why it wasn't organized in chronological order. It's also difficult to know who is speaking in each chapter until you're halfway through. Other than keeping up with the timeline and who's talking, it's a great book and I would recommend it still.
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Courtney Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent eduction on level 4 viruses
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020
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I had been wanting to read this book for nearly thirty years and I finally sat down and did it. It did not disappoint.
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Eduardo Finger
2.0 out of 5 stars could be better
Reviewed in Brazil on July 4, 2021
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1st - too many typos. I don't know how this edition passed quality control.

2nd - viruses and outbreaks are fascinating however the authors spend too long narrating about their lives and people who they interacted with and not long or deep enough on the work and investigation. It reads more like a novel than a science based book, superficial where it matters most.
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Susan Eberth
5.0 out of 5 stars Level 4 viruses
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2020
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Good book with factual stories recanted touching on Ebola and lassa particularly. The last few pages provide a decent synopsis of these level 4 type viruses as well, making for great reference material.
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markc215b
5.0 out of 5 stars Ebola
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2020
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This is how it is when Ebola breaks out
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Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on Virus Hunters Topics
Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2020
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WOW that is an excellent book! Non-fiction and educative!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2014
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Reads like a thriller.,a fascinating account of the hunt for the world's most dangerous viruses, including Lassa Fever Malaria and Ebola. Hard to put down.
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