Sobreinfecciones Y Guerra
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: War is unfortunately associated with the history of humanity,moreover, the destruction of the basic infrastructure of societies, including environmental sanitation and the lost of civilizational mechanisms for controlling violence favor the spread of multiple infectious diseases. In this brief account using non-specialized historical sources, some of the historical contexts in which infections further enhanced and overshadowed the ominous atmosphere of war are reviewed. From the siege of Caffa through both world wars an the initial use of biological weapons,to the importance of the Elysée Treaty,an inspirer of forgivness and reconciliation are briefly described.
DOI: 10.69700/mgs43p84
Author: SERGIO MELLA MONTECINOS
Institutions: University of Concepción, Hospital Regional de Concepción
Language: English
Topic: Health and Conflict Studies
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408218474