Which disease did Max Theiler's vaccine target?
Malaria
Measles
Hepatitis
Yellow Fever
Answer
Max Theiler was a South African-born bacteriologist who is best known for his work on developing a vaccine for yellow fever. Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause fever, jaundice, and internal bleeding. It can be fatal, especially in children. Theiler's vaccine was the first effective vaccine for yellow fever, and it has saved millions of lives.
Unveiling the Legacy of Max Theiler: A Journey Through Virology
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