Li Z, Li ZP [The American bacteriologist: Dr. Meyer] [English Abstract, Journal Article] Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi 2009 Jan; 39(1):50-1.
Karl F. Meyer who was born in Switzerland was American famous bacteriologist of 20th century. During the World War II, Dr. Meyer urged the U. S. military to take positive reply measures against the bacteria war started by Japanese army and achieved significant accomplishments in the preventive and therapeutic theory of plague as well as the manufacture of plague vaccine. After the World War II, Meyer devoted to the scientific field of plague prevention and made great achievements in the area of animal diseases and public health. In 1951, he received the Lasker Award of America.
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