Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Human and animal health on three continents--a biography of the early life of Karl Friedrich Meyer (1884-1974).
- Journal:
- Pathogens and disease
- Year:
- 2015
- Authors:
- Pospischil, Andreas
- Affiliation:
- Institute for Veterinary Pathology
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Karl Friedrich Meyer was a veterinarian born in Europe who dedicated his life to studying infectious diseases in animals and humans across Europe, South Africa, and the United States. He played a key role in developing the idea that human and animal health are closely connected, known as the 'one health-one medicine' concept. His research included serious diseases like botulism, leptospirosis, and plague, among others. This document provides additional details about his early life and contributions to veterinary science.
Abstract
Karl Friedrich Meyer (KF) was born and educated as a veterinarian in Europe; he researched infectious diseases in Europe, South Africa and the United States. He is one of the true forefathers of the 'one health-one medicine' concept. The broad scope of his research covered botulism, leptospirosis, brucellosis, plague, ornithosis, Western equine encephalitis, mussel poisoning and clostridia. This manuscript adds some more details of his early biography.
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