To many, microbiology is largely perceived as a profession predominantly practiced in the lab. However, during a trip to deliver humanitarian aid in Syria, I saw firsthand the crucial role microbiology can play in first response humanitarian aid, and why it should be a factor considered in providing aid to areas with poor people living under poor conditions. Failing to take microbes into consideration following a crisis can lead to hugely negative outcomes. After the earthquake in Haiti, microbial infection became more dangerous than the natural disaster itself. A cholera epidemic broke out, resulting in 8,540 deaths and infecting 664,282 people...
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:52:51 +0000
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