Carlos J. R. Chagas – Malaria, American Trypanosomiasis, Pneumocystis
Our “Doctor number 26” in the list of most influential doctors of all time, Carlos Justiniano Ribeiro Chagas, lived in the late 1800’s, before the advent of electricity; so, at night had to study by the light of flames. His rituals, widely known by housemates, neighbors and other students, involved reading into the night for as long as two candles lasted.
His incredible work ethic would eventually lead to a medical degree after recovering from Beri-Beri, discovering the cause of three major diseases, having a disease named after him, two nominations for the Nobel Prize, his picture taken with Einstein and his photo on Brazilian money!
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