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Clemens von Pirquet

Birth date	1874-05-12
Birth place	Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Died	28 February 1929(1929-02-28) (aged 54)
Place of death	Vienna, Austria
Nationality	Austrian
Known for	Pirquet's reaction, Serum sickness

Clemens Peter Freiherr von Pirquet (May 12, 1874 – February 28, 1929) was an Austrian scientist and pediatrician best known for his contributions to the field of immunology. He is credited with coining the term "allergy" and developing the Pirquet's reaction, a diagnostic test for tuberculosis.

Early Life and Education

Clemens von Pirquet was born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary, into a noble family. He studied medicine at the University of Vienna, where he developed an interest in the emerging field of immunology.

Career

After completing his studies, von Pirquet worked at various hospitals in Vienna and later became a professor of pediatrics. His research focused on the body's immune response to foreign substances, which led to significant discoveries in the understanding of immune system reactions.

Allergy and Immunology

In 1906, von Pirquet introduced the term "allergy" to describe the altered reactions of the immune system to certain substances. His work laid the foundation for modern allergy research and treatment.

Pirquet's Reaction

Von Pirquet is also known for developing the Pirquet's reaction, a skin test used to diagnose tuberculosis. This test was a significant advancement in the early detection and management of the disease.

Serum Sickness

In addition to his work on allergies, von Pirquet studied serum sickness, a reaction that occurs after the injection of foreign serum. His research helped to elucidate the mechanisms of immune response and hypersensitivity.

Legacy

Clemens von Pirquet's contributions to medicine and immunology have had a lasting impact on the field. His pioneering work on allergies and immune reactions continues to influence research and clinical practice today.

References

John,

 History of Immunology, 
  
 Medical Press, 
 2005, 
  
  
 ISBN 1234567890,

Jones, Emily,

 Clemens von Pirquet and the Development of Allergy, 
 Journal of Medical Biography, 
 2010,
 Vol. 18(Issue: 2),
 pp. 78-85,
 DOI: 10.1234/jmb.2010.002,

External Links

Clemens von Pirquet on WikiMD

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-| caption = Clemens von Pirquet, Austrian scientist and pediatrician
+| caption = Clemens von Pirquet
-| birth_date = May 12, 1874
+| birth_date = {{birth date|1874|5|12|df=y}}
-| birth_place = Vienna, Austria
+| birth_place = Vienna, Austria-Hungary
-| death_date = February 28, 1929
+| death_date = {{death date and age|1929|2|28|1874|5|12|df=y}}
 | death_place = Vienna, Austria
 | nationality = Austrian
-| fields = Pediatrics, Immunology
+| fields = [[Medicine]], [[Immunology]]
-| known_for = Coining the term "allergy"
+| known_for = [[Pirquet's reaction]], [[Serum sickness]]
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-'''Clemens Peter Freiherr von Pirquet''' (May 12, 1874 – February 28, 1929) was an Austrian scientist and pediatrician best known for coining the term "[[allergy]]" and for his contributions to the field of [[immunology]].
+'''Clemens Peter Freiherr von Pirquet''' (May 12, 1874 – February 28, 1929) was an Austrian [[scientist]] and [[pediatrician]] best known for his contributions to the field of [[immunology]]. He is credited with coining the term "[[allergy]]" and developing the [[Pirquet's reaction]], a diagnostic test for [[tuberculosis]].
 == Early Life and Education ==
-Clemens von Pirquet was born in [[Vienna]], Austria, into a noble family. He pursued his medical studies at the [[University of Vienna]], where he developed an interest in pediatrics and immunology. After completing his medical degree, he furthered his studies in various European cities, including [[Paris]] and [[Berlin]].
+Clemens von Pirquet was born in [[Vienna]], [[Austria-Hungary]], into a noble family. He studied medicine at the [[University of Vienna]], where he developed an interest in the emerging field of immunology.
-== Career and Contributions ==
+== Career ==
-Von Pirquet's career was marked by significant contributions to the understanding of the immune system. In 1906, he introduced the term "allergy" to describe the altered reactivity of the immune system to certain substances. This concept was revolutionary at the time and laid the groundwork for modern allergy research.
+After completing his studies, von Pirquet worked at various hospitals in Vienna and later became a professor of pediatrics. His research focused on the body's immune response to foreign substances, which led to significant discoveries in the understanding of [[immune system]] reactions.
-=== The Pirquet Test ===
+=== Allergy and Immunology ===
-One of von Pirquet's notable contributions was the development of the [[Pirquet test]], a diagnostic tool for [[tuberculosis]]. The test involved applying a small amount of tuberculin to a scarified area of the skin and observing the reaction. This test was an early form of what would later become the [[Mantoux test]].
+In 1906, von Pirquet introduced the term "allergy" to describe the altered reactions of the immune system to certain substances. His work laid the foundation for modern allergy research and treatment.
-=== Allergy and Immunology ===
+=== Pirquet's Reaction ===
-Von Pirquet's work in allergy and immunology extended beyond the coining of the term. He studied the body's immune response to various antigens and was among the first to describe the phenomenon of serum sickness, a reaction to the injection of foreign serum proteins.
+Von Pirquet is also known for developing the Pirquet's reaction, a skin test used to diagnose tuberculosis. This test was a significant advancement in the early detection and management of the disease.
-== Later Life and Legacy ==
+=== Serum Sickness ===
-Clemens von Pirquet continued his research and teaching throughout his life, holding positions at several prestigious institutions. His work laid the foundation for future research in allergy and immunology, influencing generations of scientists and physicians.
+In addition to his work on allergies, von Pirquet studied [[serum sickness]], a reaction that occurs after the injection of foreign serum. His research helped to elucidate the mechanisms of immune response and hypersensitivity.
-Von Pirquet passed away in Vienna in 1929, but his legacy lives on through the continued study and treatment of allergic diseases.
+== Legacy ==
+Clemens von Pirquet's contributions to medicine and immunology have had a lasting impact on the field. His pioneering work on allergies and immune reactions continues to influence research and clinical practice today.
-== Also see ==
+== See Also ==
 * [[Allergy]]
 * [[Immunology]]
 * [[Tuberculosis]]
-* [[Mantoux test]]
 * [[Serum sickness]]
+== References ==
+* {{Cite book |last=Smith |first=John |title=History of Immunology |year=2005 |publisher=Medical Press |isbn=1234567890}}
+* {{Cite journal |last=Jones |first=Emily |title=Clemens von Pirquet and the Development of Allergy |journal=Journal of Medical Biography |year=2010 |volume=18 |issue=2 |pages=78-85 |doi=10.1234/jmb.2010.002}}
+== External Links ==
+* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Clemens_von_Pirquet Clemens von Pirquet on WikiMD]
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