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Epidemics: The Invisible Threat
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Epidemics: The Invisible Threat

Sep 9, 2014
1h 23m
★ 7.3

Overview

Epidemics are rare events but when they do occur, they can be devastating. Throughout human history, many viruses have claimed lives and caused panic throughout the world. How prepared are health officials for future outbreaks? And what does the latest viral research reveal about these mysterious organisms?

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

ARTE
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement
Scientifilms

Cast

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