Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs

A leading epidemiologist shares his powerful stories from the front lines of the war on infectious diseases, explaining how to prepare for global epidemics, including a new preface on COVID-19.

Drawing on medical science, case studies, policy research, and epidemiological lessons, this book explores the resources and programs needed to protect ourselves from infectious disease. The authors show how we could face a world with limited antibiotics, bioterror, and a larger threat of disastrous influenza or coronavirus pandemics. Understanding these challenges is crucial to prevent the unthinkable from becoming inevitable.

This is a high scientific drama, a chronicle of medical mystery and discovery, a reality check, and a practical plan of action.