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anti-toxin was greatly increased through intraspinal injection, which won them wide scientific acclaim. He was an authority and author of many scientific articles on infectious diseases, laboratory research, and public health administration. He was especially known for his work related to treatment
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in the state, significantly reducing morbidity and mortality. He also led a professional education campaign for physicians doing obstetrical work to reduce maternal mortality, worked to prevent or overcome stream pollution from sewage, and passed initiatives to purify a large number of water
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of tetanus. He was a trustee of the State
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from a heart attack on May 13, 1941. He was buried in
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