Robert Koch and the ‘golden age’ of bacteriology

Summary Robert Koch's discovery of the anthrax bacillus in 1876 launched the field of medical bacteriology. A ‘golden age’ of scientific discovery ensued. A century after Koch's death, we remember his life and work.

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Published in:International journal of infectious diseases 2010-09, Vol.14 (9), p.e744-e751
Main Authors: Blevins, Steve M, Bronze, Michael S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Anthrax
Bacterial Infections - history
Bacteriology
Bacteriology - history
Cholera
Germany
History, 19th Century
History, 20th Century
Humans
Infectious Disease
Koch
Medical history
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Robert Koch
Tuberculosis
United States
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Summary:Summary Robert Koch's discovery of the anthrax bacillus in 1876 launched the field of medical bacteriology. A ‘golden age’ of scientific discovery ensued. A century after Koch's death, we remember his life and work.
ISSN:1201-9712
1878-3511
DOI:10.1016/j.ijid.2009.12.003