Abstract
Deadliest Enemy: Our War against Killer Germs
Highlights
In the world of infectious diseases, there are many microorganisms that regularly infect humans
Osterholm and Mark Olshaker’s book Deadliest Enemy: Our War against Killer Germs, the explicit purpose is to provide “a new paradigm for the threats posed by infectious disease outbreaks in the twenty-first century.”
One of the underlying themes of this book, which follows some conventions of a mystery novel in how the authors structure the chapters, is the emphasis on solving puzzles of infectious diseases through first-hand, diligent, logical thinking integrated with proper technology and appropriate laboratory studies
Summary
In the world of infectious diseases, there are many microorganisms that regularly infect humans. Osterholm and Mark Olshaker’s book Deadliest Enemy: Our War against Killer Germs, the explicit purpose is to provide “a new paradigm for the threats posed by infectious disease outbreaks in the twenty-first century.” This fast-paced and attention-grabbing book is focused on “those maladies with the potential to disrupt the social, political, economic, emotional, or existential wellbeing of large regions, or even the entire planet.” To anyone within the field of infectious diseases, Osterholm is a familiar, well-regarded scientist who has provided guiding insight to the state of Minnesota, where he was state epidemiologist, but to the entire country and world.
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