Robert Koch

(1843–1910) Biologist

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Robert Koch was a biologist, best known for Insurance Law in Germany.

Quick Facts About Robert Koch

Born: December 11, 1843
Died: May 27, 1910
Profession: Biologist
Notable works: Insurance Law in Germany

About Robert Koch

Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch was a German physician and microbiologist. He won the 1905 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine "for his investigations and discoveries in relation to tuberculosis".

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Robert Koch

To prove that tuberculosis is caused by the invasion of bacilli, and that it is a parasitic disease primarily caused by the…

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From my numerous observations, I conclude that these tubercle bacilli occur in all tuberculous disorders, and that they are distinguishable from all…

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... After it has been determined that the pathogenic organism is present in the animal body, and after it has been shown…

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In view of the epidemiological situation in Germany, the lack of evidence for the effectiveness of the BCG-vaccine and the not uncommen…

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The pure culture is the foundation for all research on infectious disease.

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Our studies have shown that all cases of typhoid of this type have arisen by contact, that is, carried directly from one…

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Cases

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If my efforts have led to greater success than usual, this is due, I believe, to the fact that during my wanderings…

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However, on many occasions, I examined normal blood and normal tissues and there was no possibility of overlooking bacteria or confusing them…

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