Clemens von Pirquet
Immunologist and creator of allergy testing
Contributed significantly to immunology, particularly through the development of the skin test for allergies. Introduced the concept of 'allergy' as a medical term and formulated the von Pirquet test, which assessed hypersensitivity reactions. Published research on the immune response and strengthened the understanding of vaccines and infectious diseases, laying groundwork for future advancements in immunology.
Developed the von Pirquet allergy test
Coined the term 'allergy'
Conducted research on immunological responses
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