Rudolf von Jaksch
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Rudolf von Jaksch also Rudolf Jaksch von Wartenhorst, was an Austrian internist. He was the son of physician Anton von Jaksch
. In 1889 he described the disease Anaemia leucaemica infantum, a chronic anemic disease that affects children under three years of age, which was named Jaksch's anemia for him.
. From 1879 to 1881 he worked with his father, and in 1881-82 was an assistant to Alfred Pribram
(1841–1912). In 1882 he moved to Vienna
, where he was assistant to Hermann Nothnagel. The following year he received his habilitation in internal medicine.
In 1887 he was appointed professor of pediatrics
at the University of Graz
, and later became a professor of internal medicine and director of the second internal clinic at Karl-Ferdinands Universität (German University) in Prague. Here he was instrumental in the construction of a new and modern clinic that first opened in 1899. He worked in Prag until his retirement in 1925.
He was a prolific author, one of his better known works being Klinische Diagnostik innerer Krankheiten, which was published over several editions and later translated into English.
In 1882 von Jaksch married Adele von Haerdtl (1867−1944) in Vienna. They had one son and three daughters.
Anton von Jaksch
Anton Ritter Jaksch von Wartenhorst was an Austrian physician born in Wartenberg am Rollberg, Bohemia...
. In 1889 he described the disease Anaemia leucaemica infantum, a chronic anemic disease that affects children under three years of age, which was named Jaksch's anemia for him.
Life
He studied medicine in Prague and Strassburg, earning his doctorate at Prague in 1878. Following graduation he remained in Prague as an assistant to pathologist Edwin KlebsEdwin Klebs
Theodor Albrecht Edwin Klebs was a German-Swiss pathologist. He is mainly known for his work on infectious diseases. He is the father of Arnold Klebs.-Life:...
. From 1879 to 1881 he worked with his father, and in 1881-82 was an assistant to Alfred Pribram
Alfred Pribram
Alfred Pribram was a Bohemian internist born in Prague. He was a brother of chemist Richard Pribram . His son was the internist Hugo Pribram ....
(1841–1912). In 1882 he moved to Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, where he was assistant to Hermann Nothnagel. The following year he received his habilitation in internal medicine.
In 1887 he was appointed professor of pediatrics
Pediatrics
Pediatrics or paediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician or paediatrician...
at the University of Graz
University of Graz
The University of Graz , a university located in Graz, Austria, is the second-largest and second-oldest university in Austria....
, and later became a professor of internal medicine and director of the second internal clinic at Karl-Ferdinands Universität (German University) in Prague. Here he was instrumental in the construction of a new and modern clinic that first opened in 1899. He worked in Prag until his retirement in 1925.
He was a prolific author, one of his better known works being Klinische Diagnostik innerer Krankheiten, which was published over several editions and later translated into English.
In 1882 von Jaksch married Adele von Haerdtl (1867−1944) in Vienna. They had one son and three daughters.
Further reading
- Jaksch von Wartenhorst, Rudolf (1855-1947) in Österreichisches Biographisches Lexikon 1815-1950Österreichisches Biographisches Lexikon 1815–1950The Österreichisches Biographisches Lexikon 1815–1950 , Austrian Biographical Dictionary 1815-1950, is a dictionary of biographical entries for individuals who have contributed to the History of Austria, published by the Austrian Academy of Sciences issued...
, Bd. 3 (Lfg. 11, 1961), S. 66 (also online here)(German)