Pierre Mollaret
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Pierre Mollaret (July 10, 1898 – December 3, 1987) was a neurologist who made significant scientific contributions to the study of infectious diseases and neurology. He was born in Auxerre, France and died in Paris. A rare disease characterized by recurrent episodes of aseptic meningitis was discovered by Mollaret, and subsequently named after him - called Mollaret's meningitis, this disease is typically caused by herpes simplex virus infection of the brain.[1][2] He is also credited with the characterization of a neural pathway known as the Guillain-Mollaret triangle or Myoclonic triangle,[3] and the discovery of the causative agent of cat-scratch disease.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Sarikcioglu L, Sindel M (2007). "Pierre Mollaret (1898-1987) and his legacy to science". J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. 78 (10): 1135. doi:. PMID 17878191.
- ^ Sendi P, Graber P (2006). "Mollaret's meningitis". CMAJ 174 (12): 1710. doi:. PMID 16754896.
- ^ Guillain-Mollaret triangle (www.whonamedit.com). Retrieved on 2008-03-02.
- ^ Arlet G, Perol-Vauchez Y (1991). "The current status of cat-scratch disease: an update". Comp. Immunol. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. 14 (3): 223–8. PMID 1959317.
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| NAME | Mollaret, Pierre |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Neurologist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 10, 1898 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Auxerre, France |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 3, 1987 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Paris, France |
