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Carlo Urbani

Italian physician (1956-2003) · Italy · Doctors · Died at 46

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Carlo Urbani was an Italian physician and microbiologist and the first to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) as probably a new and dangerously contagious viral disease, and his early warning to the World Health Organization (WHO) triggered a swift and global response credited with saving numerous lives.

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Awards

Gold Medal of Merit of the Public Health

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Carlo Urbani was an Italian physician and microbiologist and the first to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) as probably a new and dangerously contagious viral disease, and his early warning to the World Health Organization (WHO) triggered a swift and global response credited with saving numerous lives. Shortly afterwards, he himself became infected and died.

Country
Italy
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1956 to 2003 · aged 46

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