Erwin Popper
Erwin Popper
Erwin Popper (pronunciation: Er-vin Pop-per) is a renowned medical professional, best known for his significant contributions to the field of virology and neurology.
Etymology
The name "Erwin" is of Old High German origin, meaning "honourable friend". "Popper" is a common surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, meaning "priest".
Biography
Erwin Popper was born in the late 19th century. He is best known for his work with Karl Landsteiner, a fellow Austrian biologist and physician. Together, they discovered the poliovirus in 1908, which was a significant breakthrough in the field of medicine and virology. This discovery led to the development of the polio vaccine, saving countless lives worldwide.
Related Terms
- Virology: The study of viruses and virus-like agents, including their taxonomy, disease-producing properties, cultivation and genetics.
- Neurology: A branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Poliovirus: The causative agent of polio.
- Polio vaccine: A vaccine that protects against polio, a disease caused by the poliovirus.
- Karl Landsteiner: An Austrian biologist and physician, known for his work in discovering the poliovirus with Erwin Popper.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Erwin Popper
- Wikipedia's article - Erwin Popper
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