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2008
The Life and Contributions of Theobald Smith
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Author Information
Author(s): Myron Schultz
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
Theobald Smith made significant contributions to medical science, particularly in understanding disease transmission and immunology.
Supporting Evidence
- Theobald Smith discovered the protozoan agent of Texas cattle fever and its transmission by ticks.
- He established the first department of bacteriology at a medical school in the United States.
- Smith's work laid the foundation for the development of vaccines for bacterial diseases.
Takeaway
Theobald Smith was a scientist who discovered how ticks spread diseases in cattle and helped create vaccines to save lives.
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