Jean-Antoine Villemin

Jean-Antoine Villemin was a French physician in the 19th century, recognized for his pioneering work in tuberculosis research. He is best known for demonstrating that tuberculosis could be transmitted from one person to another, challenging the prevailing beliefs about the disease being hereditary or caused by environmental factors. Villemin conducted experiments that confirmed the infectious nature of tuberculosis, laying the groundwork for modern understandings of infectious diseases. His work contributed significantly to public health and influenced later research and treatment approaches for tuberculosis.