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Carlos Juan Finlay (1833 â??1915) was a Cuban physician and scientist who is recognized as a pioneer in the research of yellow fever. He was the first to theorize, in 1881, that a mosquito was a carrier of the disease.
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∙ 9y agoDr Carlos Finlay was a scientist as well as a medical doctor. He is known for his early research on mosquitoes and the cause of yellow fever.
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∙ 14y agoidentified the mosquito as the carrier of yellow fever and helped curb its spread.
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What are some important dates in Carlos Finlay life?
1833 when he was born 1886 ignored by his invention 1853 attended Jefferson Medical College 1855 graduated Finlay went on to become the chief health officer of Cuba from 1902 to 1909 Finlay was also commemorated on a 1981 Cuban stamp He received the National Order of the Legion of Honour of France in 1908
Is finlay robertson gay?
no finlay isn't gay
How tall is Finlay MacMillan?
Finlay MacMillan is 5' 11".
When did Finlay Jackson die?
Finlay Jackson died in 1941.
How tall is Darren Finlay?
Darren Finlay is 5' 11".
What has the author Carlos Eduardo Finlay written?
Carlos Eduardo Finlay has written: 'Carlos Finlay and yellow fever' -- subject(s): Mosquitoes, Yellow fever
How old is Carlos Finlay?
Carlos Finlay died on August 20, 1915 at the age of 81 years old.
When was Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology created?
Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology was created in 1980.
What did Carlos finlay invent?
Carlos Juan Finlay (1833-1915) of Cuba discovered the method by which yellow fever was spread.
Did Carlos Finlay have children?
Yes, Carlos Finlay had three children. There were two girls and one boy. Their names were: Elizabeth, Eva, and Christopher.
What are the names of two scientist from the Caribbean?
Dr Juan Carlos Finlay (Cuban) (1833-1915) and Noel Gonzalez
What were some difficulties that encountered and overcome Carlos Juan Finlay?
there was a disease that spead and carlos got it
Who named yellow fever?
Carlos Finlay and Walter Reed.
What year did Juan Carlos Finlay die?
he died in 1915
What was carlos finlay's theory?
Carlos Finlay's theory was that mosquitoes were carriers of the Yellow Fever virus and thus responsible for its spread. His theory was proved correct after almost 20 years of his stating it.
Who are some Hispanic inventors?
Some famous Hispanic inventors include Pedro Flores, Ellen Ochoa, and Carlos Finlay. Luis Federico is another famous Hispanic inventor. He won a Nobel prize.
How carlos finlay has contributed to preven the spread the infectious diseases?
He married with the girl
