Pierre François Olive Rayer
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Pierre Rayer (1793-1867) was a French dermatologist whose career spanned over several fields. He is particularly known for his work in pathological anatomy and physiology.
In 1837 he described the fatal eqine disease known as glanders; a disease which can be contagious to other species including humans. In 1841 he published a three-volume book on diseases of the kidney. In 1850 Rayer published a work which first described anthrax; in which he documents the studies he did with physician Casimir Davaine (1812-1882) concerning Bacillus anthracis.
Eponyms associated with Pierre Rayer:
- Rayer's disease: a disorder characterized by chronic jaundice, splenomegaly, and hepatomegaly.
- Rayer's nodules an xanthoma; yellowish nodules on the skin (often on the eyelids).
