The fact
His discovery led to the bacterium being named Yersinia pestis.
This little-known bacteriologist made a lasting impact on the history of medicine.
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Why it matters
La découverte de Yersin a permis de comprendre la transmission de la peste et de développer des traitements, sauvant des millions de vies depuis la fin du XIXe siècle.