1978 Pandemics & Diseases Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 11 Aug Legionnaire's disease bacteria isolated: On August 11, 1978, researchers isolated the bacteria responsible for Legionnaire's disease, a severe form of pneumonia. This discovery was crucial in understanding the disease, which was first identified after an outbreak at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. The identification of the bacteria led to improved diagnosis and treatment. source: cdc.gov
- 11 Sep Last known smallpox victim dies: On September 11, 1978, the last known natural case of smallpox occurred when a woman named Janet Parker died in Birmingham, England. This case was significant as it marked the end of the smallpox disease, which was declared eradicated in 1980. source: who.int
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