[The physician Charlotte Olivier (1865-1945) and control of tuberculosis among the poor in Lausanne].
At the beginning of the 20th century, tuberculosis is regarded as a social disease. For lack of an anti-infectious therapy, an indirect prophylaxis seems mandatory: a network of institutions, sanitation of dwellings, protection of children. One assists at the development of a social and preventive medicine which cares for the sick in their social environment. This implies, however, intrusion into private life. Fighters against tuberculosis in this form are predominantly women: charitable ladies, visiting nurses, and doctors. Among the latter, Charlotte Olivier is prominent; in the decisive years of 1911-1925 she directs the Lausanne antituberculous dispensary.
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La doctoresse Charlotte Olivier (1865-1945) et la prise en charge des tuberculeux indigents à Lausanne.