Karl Johnson (virologist)

Karl Johnson

Karl M Johnson (14 May 1929 – 10 October 2023) was an American virologist, known for discovering Machupo virus, Hantaan virus, and Ebola virus. He has held key positions in the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.[1][2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ "Pioneer in Zoonotic Virology to be 2011 CVMBS Pfizer Distinguished Lecturer".
  2. ^ "How Ebola's discovery was wrongly credited to one researcher". 14 July 2016.
  3. ^ Garrett, Laurie (18 August 2015). "Ebola's Lessons". Foreign Affairs. 94 (September/October 2015) – via www.foreignaffairs.com.
  4. ^ "Ebola Was Seen For The First Time 38 Years Ago". 13 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Dr. Karl Mckibben Johnson - View Obituary & Service Information". Dr. Karl Mckibben Johnson Obituary. Retrieved 2024-04-02.