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Erwin Popper

Birth date	December 9, 1879
Birth place	Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Died	September 28, 1955
Place of death	Vienna, Austria
Nationality	Austrian
Known for	Co-discovery of the Poliovirus

Erwin Popper (December 9, 1879 – September 28, 1955) was an Austrian physician and virologist known for his work in the field of infectious diseases. He is best remembered for his co-discovery of the poliovirus, the causative agent of poliomyelitis.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Erwin Popper was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, where he pursued his medical studies. He graduated from the University of Vienna with a degree in medicine, specializing in pediatrics and infectious diseases.

Career[edit]

Popper worked at the Children's Hospital in Vienna, where he conducted research on various infectious diseases affecting children. His most significant contribution to medical science was his collaboration with Karl Landsteiner, which led to the identification of the poliovirus in 1908.

Discovery of the Poliovirus[edit]

In 1908, Erwin Popper and Karl Landsteiner conducted groundbreaking experiments that demonstrated that poliomyelitis was caused by a virus. They were able to transmit the disease to monkeys by injecting them with a filtrate of spinal cord tissue from a child who had died of poliomyelitis. This discovery was pivotal in understanding the viral nature of the disease and laid the foundation for the development of polio vaccines.

Legacy[edit]

Erwin Popper's work significantly advanced the field of virology and contributed to the eventual eradication of poliomyelitis in many parts of the world. His research paved the way for the development of effective vaccines that have saved countless lives.

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-'''Erwin Popper''' is a renowned [[neurologist]] and [[pathologist]] who is best known for his significant contributions to the field of [[medicine]]. He was born in the year 1879 and passed away in 1955. Popper's most notable work was his research on [[poliomyelitis]], commonly known as polio, which he conducted alongside [[Karl Landsteiner]].
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+| name = Erwin Popper
+| image = <!-- Image removed -->
+| caption =
+| birth_date = [[December 9]], [[1879]]
+| birth_place = [[Vienna]], [[Austria-Hungary]]
+| death_date = [[September 28]], [[1955]]
+| death_place = [[Vienna]], [[Austria]]
+| nationality = [[Austrian]]
+| field = [[Virology]]
+| known_for = Co-discovery of the [[Poliovirus]]
+}}
+'''Erwin Popper''' (December 9, 1879 – September 28, 1955) was an [[Austrian]] [[physician]] and [[virologist]] known for his work in the field of [[infectious diseases]]. He is best remembered for his co-discovery of the [[poliovirus]], the causative agent of [[poliomyelitis]].
 == Early Life and Education ==
-Erwin Popper was born in [[Vienna]], [[Austria]]. He pursued his medical studies at the [[University of Vienna]], where he developed a keen interest in [[neurology]] and [[pathology]]. After completing his studies, Popper worked in several hospitals in Vienna, gaining valuable experience and knowledge in his chosen fields.
+Erwin Popper was born in [[Vienna]], [[Austria-Hungary]], where he pursued his medical studies. He graduated from the [[University of Vienna]] with a degree in medicine, specializing in [[pediatrics]] and [[infectious diseases]].
-== Career and Research ==
+== Career ==
-In 1908, Popper began working with Karl Landsteiner, a fellow Austrian pathologist and later a [[Nobel laureate]]. Together, they conducted groundbreaking research on poliomyelitis. They were able to isolate the [[poliovirus]] from the spinal cord of a boy who had died from polio. This was a significant breakthrough in the medical field as it led to the development of a vaccine for the disease.
+Popper worked at the [[Children's Hospital]] in Vienna, where he conducted research on various infectious diseases affecting children. His most significant contribution to medical science was his collaboration with [[Karl Landsteiner]], which led to the identification of the [[poliovirus]] in 1908.
-Popper's research was not limited to poliomyelitis. He also made significant contributions to the understanding of other neurological diseases. His work has been widely recognized and appreciated in the medical community.
+== Discovery of the Poliovirus ==
+In 1908, Erwin Popper and [[Karl Landsteiner]] conducted groundbreaking experiments that demonstrated that [[poliomyelitis]] was caused by a [[virus]]. They were able to transmit the disease to [[monkeys]] by injecting them with a filtrate of spinal cord tissue from a child who had died of [[poliomyelitis]]. This discovery was pivotal in understanding the viral nature of the disease and laid the foundation for the development of [[polio vaccines]].
 == Legacy ==
-Erwin Popper's work has had a lasting impact on the field of medicine, particularly in the study and treatment of poliomyelitis. His research has saved countless lives and continues to influence medical research today.
+Erwin Popper's work significantly advanced the field of [[virology]] and contributed to the eventual eradication of [[poliomyelitis]] in many parts of the world. His research paved the way for the development of effective [[vaccines]] that have saved countless lives.
-[[File:Erwin Popper.jpg|thumb|Erwin Popper]]
 == See Also ==
 * [[Karl Landsteiner]]
-* [[Poliovirus]]
 * [[Poliomyelitis]]
-* [[Neurology]]
+* [[Virology]]
-* [[Pathology]]
+* [[Polio vaccine]]
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-== References ==
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+[[Category:1879 births]]
+[[Category:1955 deaths]]
-[[Category:Neurologists]]
+[[Category:Austrian virologists]]
-[[Category:Pathologists]]
-[[Category:Medical researchers]]
-[[Category:Polio]]
 [[Category:University of Vienna alumni]]
+[[Category:Poliomyelitis]]
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+[[Category:People from Vienna]]