Description: (Romanian Bacteriologist Who is Regarded as the Co-Founder of Modern Microbiology)
Victor Babeș was a pioneering Romanian physician and bacteriologist known for his significant contributions to microbiology. He co-authored one of the earliest works on bacteriology, identified principles of passive immunity and antibiosis, and conducted groundbreaking research on diseases like rabies, leprosy, diphtheria, and tuberculosis. Babeș discovered over 50 germs, developed staining methods for bacteria and fungi, introduced rabies vaccination, and founded serotherapy in Romania. His legacy is commemorated by institutions named after him in Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara.