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Émile Roux

physician

Born: Died: French

Pierre Paul Émile Roux FRS was a French physician, bacteriologist and immunologist. Roux was one of the closest collaborators of Louis Pasteur (1822–1895), a co-founder of the Pasteur Institute, and responsible for the institute's production of the anti-diphtheria serum, the first effective therapy for this disease. Additionally, he investigated cholera, chicken-cholera, rabies, and tuberculosis. Roux is regarded as a founder of the field of immunology.

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French physician

Émile Roux's Historical Timeline

  1. Vaccine for diphtheria is announced by Dr. Émile Roux of Paris

    Vaccine for diphtheria is announced by Dr. Émile Roux of Paris

  2. Émile Roux dies

    Émile Roux, French physician, known for french physician, died on 1933-11-03. Pierre Paul Émile Roux FRS was a French physician, bacteriologist and immunologist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Émile Roux born?
Émile Roux was born on 1853-11-03 (French).
What is Émile Roux known for?
French physician
What historical events involved Émile Roux?
Émile Roux was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Vaccine for diphtheria is announced by Dr. Émile Roux of Paris, Émile Roux dies.
When did Émile Roux die?
Émile Roux died on 1933-01-01.

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