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Alexander Yersin was a Swiss-born physician and bacteriologist best known for his discovery of the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which causes the plague. In 1894, during an outbreak in Hong Kong, he isolated the pathogen, contributing significantly to the understanding and treatment of the disease. Yersin also conducted important research on vaccines and the role of bacteria in Infectious Diseases, making lasting contributions to microbiology and public health.

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