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Pierre Roux Photo
PIERRE-PAUL-EMILE ROUX French discover of a serum for diphtheria, photographed in 1928. Date: 1853 - 1933
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1853 1933 Diphtheria Discover Emile Photographed Pierre Roux Serum 1928
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This photograph captures the distinguished visage of Pierre-Paul-Emile Roux, the brilliant French microbiologist who made history with the discovery of a life-saving serum for diphtheria. Born on January 5, 1853, in Strasbourg, France, Roux dedicated his career to the study of bacteriology and immunology. His groundbreaking work on diphtheria began in the late 1880s when he identified the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae as the causative agent of the deadly disease. By 1891, Roux and his colleague Alexandre Yersin had developed an antitoxin for diphtheria, which proved to be a significant breakthrough in the medical world. The serum, which neutralized the toxin produced by the bacterium, drastically reduced mortality rates from diphtheria. The discovery of the diphtheria antitoxin earned Roux and Yersin international acclaim and is considered one of the most important milestones in the history of medicine. This photograph, taken in 1928, captures Roux in the later years of his life, with the wisdom and experience of a man who had changed the course of medical history. His legacy continues to inspire generations of scientists and researchers, who continue to build upon the foundations he laid in the fields of microbiology and immunology. This evocative image is a testament to Roux's unwavering commitment to scientific discovery and his enduring impact on public health.
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