In Brain Fever, the internationally renowned medical scientist,
Richard Moxon FRS, shares his experiences of bacterial meningitis,
a fearful and devastating infection of the brain. In a clear,
non-technical style, he explains what meningitis is, what causes
it, who gets it and how research has come up with vaccines that can
prevent it.A paediatrician, Moxon engages the reader in a
compelling story of how chance, opportunity and passion drew him
into researching the bacteria that are the dangerous assassins of
unsuspecting, previously healthy people, especially young children.
Moxon traces the story of his involvement as one of the
extraordinary and inspiring group of scientists who pioneered a
milestone in medical history: the development of vaccines to
prevent bacterial meningitis.In this must-read book, Brain Fever
provides expert insight into what it takes to develop a vaccine. As
we are learning from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vaccines that we
rely on to fight and overcome the devastation caused by virulent
pathogens. His message is clear and challenging: no other
intervention in the history of medicine confers a greater public
health benefit than immunisation.Related Link(s)
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