Louis Pasteur (1822–1895)
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Albert Edlfelt (b.1854, d.1905): After
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Oil on canvas, held by the Wellcome Collection
Copyright: Wellcome Collection
Copyright: Wellcome Collection
History
During the mid to late 19th century, French scientist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur demonstrated that germs (microorganisms) were responsible for infectious diseases such as smallpox.
Pasteur discovered how to make vaccines from weakened microbes and developed the first vaccines for fowl cholera, anthrax and rabies. His discoveries led to an understanding of microbes and diseases that has helped save millions of people worldwide.
Pasteur discovered how to make vaccines from weakened microbes and developed the first vaccines for fowl cholera, anthrax and rabies. His discoveries led to an understanding of microbes and diseases that has helped save millions of people worldwide.
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150.38
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Louis Pasteur
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