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Charles C. Bass, M.D. Dean and Professor of Experimental Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana
January 29, 1875 ~ August 29, 1975
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Some of Dr. Bass' contributions prior to his 'retirement':
- Isolated the hookworm ova, and published "Hookworm Diseases" in 1909, with Dr. George Dock.
- First identified beriberi and pellegra in Louisiana.
- Simplified the method of diagnosing typhoid fever.
- Discovered a method to cultivate the Plasmodia organism, allowing malaria research as never before.
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Wikipedia has an excellent article HERE
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