The Influenza pandemic of 1918: Myths and realities from scientific literature

Authors

  • Manuel José Mejías Estévez Centro de Salud Ronda Histórica y Universidad Pablo de Olavide. Sevilla
  • Rocío Domínguez Álvarez Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena. Sevilla
  • Esperanza Blanco Reina Centro de Especialidades Esperanza Macarena y Centro de Especialidades San Jerónimo. Sevilla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19230/jonnpr.2479

Keywords:

Flu, Influenza, pandemic, 1918

Abstract

The influenza pandemic of 1918 is the biggest health catastrophe in history. Taking advantage of the  celebration of its centenary, understanding this episode of the past helps to understand the advances of  Medicine updated in its search to protect the population of a comparable impact.

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Published

2018-04-27