Vital Brazil
Immunologist and physician in Brazil
Born
1865
161 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Brazil
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Contributed significantly to the fields of immunology and tropical medicine. Developed serum therapies for various snake bites, including anti-venoms for bites from the Jararaca snake. Founded the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, a leading center for biomedical research and production of vaccines and anti-serums. Conducted extensive research on infectious diseases, contributing to public health in Brazil and beyond.
Developed anti-venoms for snake bites
Founded the Butantan Institute
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