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Die Geschichte der Diphtherie

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Credits: Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www. pgdp. net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Der vorliegende Text wurde anhand der Buchausgabe von 1893 so weit wie möglich originalgetreu wiedergegeben. Offensichtliche Fehler wurden stillschweigend korrigiert. Ungewöhnliche und heute nicht mehr verwendete Schreibweisen bleiben gegenüber dem Original unverändert.

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Emil von Behring

Emil von Behring was a pioneering German physiologist and immunologist, best known for his groundbreaking work in the field of serum therapy. He gained prominence for developing a treatment for diphtheria, which significantly reduced mortality rates. His research laid the foundation for modern immunology and earned him the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1901. In addition to his contributions to diphtheria treatment, von Behring also explored tuberculosis, as reflected in his notable work "The Suppression of Tuberculosis." His legacy continues to influence medical science and public health initiatives.

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