Emil von Behring
Emil von Behring (pronunciation: /ˈeːmiːl fɔn ˈbeːʁɪŋ/) was a German physiologist who received the 1901 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on serum therapy, specifically its application against diphtheria and tetanus.
Etymology
The name "Emil" is of Latin origin, meaning "rival", while "von Behring" is a German noble title, indicating his elevated social status.
Biography
Emil von Behring was born on 15 March 1854 in Hansdorf, Prussia. He studied medicine at the Army Medical College in Berlin and continued his studies at the Charité Hospital. He was primarily interested in the problem of immunity. He developed a serum therapy to treat diphtheria and tetanus, which involved injecting the patient with serum from an animal that had been immunized against the disease. This was the first effective treatment for these diseases and earned him the Nobel Prize.
Related Terms
- Serum Therapy: A treatment for diseases using serum from the blood of an animal that has immunity to the disease.
- Diphtheria: A serious bacterial infection affecting the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.
- Tetanus: A serious bacterial disease that causes stiffness and spasms in the muscles.
- Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: An international award given yearly for outstanding achievements in the field of medical research and discovery.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emil von Behring
- Wikipedia's article - Emil von Behring
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