WEIGERT, Carl (1845 – 1904)

1871 CE

#2482

Ueber Bakterien in der Pockenhaut.

Weigert was the first to stain bacteria. He introduced many of the best staining methods in use today. Weigert discovered bacteria in hemorrhagic smallpox. In the same paper is described how carmine will color cocci.

1874 CE–1875 CE

#5426

Anatomische Beiträge zur Lehre von den Pocken. 2 pts.

In the course of his important studies on smallpox, Weigert carried out the first successful staining of bacteria (see No. 2482). His fine description of the destructive effects of the smallpox virus on the skin led t…

1876 CE

#2486

Ueber eine Mykose bei einem neugeborenen Kinde (Bakterienfärbung mit Anilinfarben).

In this paper Weigert showed that methyl violet will reveal cocci in tissues.

1879 CE

#4217

Die Bright’sche Nierenkrankung vom pathologisch-anatomischen Standpunkte.

Classic study of the pathological anatomy of Bright’s disease.

1880 CE

#2783

Ueber die pathologische Gerinnungs-Vorgänge.

First description (p. 106) of myocardial infarction. Leibowitz called this "the most significant contribution by a pathologist to the history of coronary heart disease." He also wrote, "This work not only provides a g…

1901 CE

#4761

Pathologisch-anatomischer Beitrag zur Erb’schen Krankheit (Myasthenia gravis).

Weigert noted the connection of myasthenia gravis with hypertrophy of the thymus.

1906 CE

#11731

Carl Weigert Gesammelte Abhandlungen unter Mitwirkung von Ludwig Edinger und Paul Ehrlich. Herausgegeben und Eingeleitet von Robert Rieder. 2 vols.