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Dr. Koch's Treatment for Consumption at the Royal Hospital, Berlin; Dr. Koch leaving the Royal Hos Creator: Unknown
Dr. Koch's Treatment for Consumption at the Royal Hospital, Berlin; Dr. Koch leaving the Royal Hospital, where the English Patient is under Treatment, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890
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Berlin Cheering Doctor Group Of People Heinrich Hermann Robert Koch Hospital Physician Robert Koch Royal Hospital The Graphic
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Dr. Koch's Treatment for Consumption at the Royal Hospital, Berlin: A Historic Moment in Medical History This photograph, titled 'Dr. Koch leaving the Royal Hospital, where the English Patient is under Treatment', was published in 'The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper' in 1890. The image captures a significant moment in medical history as Dr. Robert Koch, a renowned German bacteriologist, departs from the Royal Hospital in Berlin. At the time, consumption, or tuberculosis, was a leading cause of death in Europe, with no known cure. However, Dr. Koch's groundbreaking research on the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis brought hope to millions. In 1882, he identified the bacterium as the cause of tuberculosis, paving the way for the development of effective treatments. The photograph shows a large crowd gathered outside the hospital, cheering and waving as Dr. Koch leaves the premises. The group, consisting of men and women, represents the collective excitement and anticipation of the public, who were eager to witness the progress in the fight against consumption. The image encapsulates the spirit of scientific discovery and the optimism it brought to the Victorian era. Dr. Koch's work revolutionized the field of medicine and laid the foundation for modern bacteriology. His achievements were celebrated not only in Germany but also in Britain, as evidenced by the English patient under treatment at the Royal Hospital. This photograph is a testament to the power of scientific inquiry and the impact it can have on society.
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