Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner

Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner (Pronunciation: Lid-ee-uh Rab-in-ow-vitch-Kemp-ner) is a notable figure in the field of microbiology and pathology. She was born on August 28, 1871, and passed away on August 3, 1935.

Etymology

The name Lydia is of Greek origin, meaning "from Lydia". Lydia was an area of Asia known for its two rich kings, Midas and Croesus. Rabinowitsch is a patronymic surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, meaning "son of Rabbi". Kempner is a German surname, which is a habitational name from a place in Rhineland called Kempen.

Career

Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner was a pioneering woman in the field of bacteriology. She was one of the first women to work in the field and made significant contributions to the understanding of tuberculosis and diphtheria. She worked closely with Robert Koch, a renowned German microbiologist.

Contributions

Rabinowitsch-Kempner is best known for her work on tuberculosis. She was the first to demonstrate that bovine tuberculosis could be transmitted to humans, a discovery that had significant implications for public health and food safety. She also made important contributions to the understanding of diphtheria and was involved in the development of a vaccine for the disease.

Related Terms

• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Bacteriology
• Tuberculosis
• Diphtheria
• Robert Koch
• Vaccine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner
• Wikipedia's article - Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner

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