Florida Public Health Oral History Project
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Interviewer
E. Charlton Prather
Publication Date
5-27-2016
Date
1997-09-08
Abstract
In this oral history interview, Arthur Lewis, DVM, MPH, details his experiences working in Florida’s virological laboratories. He describes his transition from veterinarian to public health officer and remarks on several public health concerns in Florida, including salmonella, St. Louis encephalitis, viral agents in water, and rabies. Lewis also discusses his work on the polio vaccine and his research into disease-causing bacteria (Leptospira) and ameba (Naegleria fowleri).
Keywords
Medical virology, Public health, Virus diseases, Zoonoses
Extent
01:14:15; 42 page transcript
Language
English
Media Type
Oral histories
Format
Digital Only
Identifier
C53-00045
Recommended Citation
Lewis, Arthur, "Arthur Lewis Oral History Interview" (2016). Florida Public Health Oral History Project. 60.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fl_public_health_ohp/60
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