Short biography of Louis Daniel Beauperthuy (1807-71): pioneer of microbiology and medical science in Venezuela.
Louis Daniel Beauperthuy was a pioneer of microbiology in Venezuela where he developed microscopic and clinical research together with academic and scientific observation related to leprosy and the role of insects in the transmission of febrile illnesses.
Godoy
Gerardo A
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Departamento de Parasitología y Microbiología, Escuela de Ciencias de la Salud, Núcleo Bolívar, Universidad de Oriente, Ciudad Bolívar, Estado Bolívar, Venezuela. godorey@cantv.net
Tarradath
Ewart
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D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000266:history; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000266:history; D008829:Microbiology / Q000266:history*; D014687:Venezuela; D015004:Yellow Fever / Q000266:history*