O trem e a “senhorita espanhola”: a epidemia de gripe em Diamantina, 1918

The 1918 influenza epidemic in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil, revealed the town's vulnerability to disease despite its previous perception as isolated and insalubrious. The study demonstrates that the opening of the Vitória-Minas railroad in 1914 accelerated the spread of the 'Spanish flu,' challenging the narrative of Diamantina's isolation. By analyzing bibliographic and documentary sources, the research highlights the complex interplay between transportation systems, environmental factors, scientific knowledge, and health-disease dynamics during this significant public health event.

Souza, R. F. (2023). O trem e a “senhorita espanhola”: a epidemia de gripe em Diamantina, 1918. História, Ciências, Saúde-Manguinhos, 30. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0104-59702023000100024