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(¤ 1.3.1862, Graz ? 29.8.1925, Graz) Dermatologist. 1903 Head of the dermatological university clinic Innsbruck. Field(s) of research: Pellagra. Merk dealt intensively with pellagra, which was widespread at the time. Pellagra was endemic especially in the Tyrol and Vorarlberg. In this respect, the so-called "pellagra law" came into force on 24.02.1904. Merk undertook several trips to the endemic areas and was significantly involved in the clinical classification of this disease.
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- Merk L (1908) The skin symptoms of pellagra. Wagner's university printing press, Innsbruck
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer