Raymond Sabouraud facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Raymond Jacques Adrien Sabouraud
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| Born | November 24, 1864 Nantes France
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| Died | February 4, 1938 (aged 73) Paris France
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| Nationality | French |
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| Field | dermatology, mycology |
Raymond Jacques Adrien Sabouraud was a French doctor born in Nantes, France, on November 24, 1864. He became famous for his work with skin diseases and fungi. Besides being a doctor, he was also a talented painter and sculptor. He passed away in Paris on February 4, 1938.
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Early Life and Medical Training
Raymond Sabouraud studied medicine in his hometown of Nantes and later in Paris. He worked in important hospitals like Hôpital Saint-Louis. There, he learned from well-known doctors such as Ernest Besnier.
He also studied bacteriology, which is the study of tiny living things called bacteria. He learned from Pierre Paul Émile Roux at the famous Pasteur Institute. In 1894, he earned his doctorate degree.
Helping People with Skin Problems
Dr. Sabouraud became an expert in skin conditions, especially those affecting the scalp. He was known for his special clinic in Paris. People from all over the world came to him for help with their hair and scalp issues.
In 1904, he found a new way to treat ringworm on the scalp. He used radiology, which involves using X-rays. This was a big step forward in treating this common skin infection.
Discovering Sabouraud Agar
One of Dr. Sabouraud's most important inventions was a special way to grow fungi in a lab. He created a unique mixture called Sabouraud agar. This mixture has a low pH (which means it's a bit acidic) and a lot of sugar.
This special agar helps scientists grow fungi easily while stopping other tiny organisms from growing. It is still used today by doctors and scientists around the world.
Medical Terms Named After Him
Sometimes, medical discoveries or conditions are named after the person who found them. These are called "eponyms." Here are some terms named after Dr. Sabouraud:
- Sabouraud's agar: This is the special growth mixture he invented for fungi.
- Sabouraud's method: This refers to his way of using X-rays to treat ringworm.
- Gruby–Sabouraud disease: This is a specific type of ringworm caused by a fungus called Microsporon audouini. It's named with another scientist, David Gruby.
Images for kids
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Raymond Sabouraud's signature from one of his books.
See also
In Spanish: Raymond Sabouraud para niños
