The making of a controversy: The Hansen-Neisser debate revisited

was the contagion causing leprosy. The competition between the two scientists resulted in a personal enmity. This study shows how the history of modern science is prone to myths and underlines the importance of source criticism when dealing with established narratives.

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Medical History
Published
2026-05-12
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https://doi.org/10.1017/mdh.2026.10063
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Leprosy Research and Treatment
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The making of a controversy: The Hansen-Neisser debate revisited

Meinrad Pohl
Medical History
Leprosy Research and Treatment
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The making of a controversy: The Hansen-Neisser debate revisited

Meinrad Pohl
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Abstract

was the contagion causing leprosy. The competition between the two scientists resulted in a personal enmity. This study shows how the history of modern science is prone to myths and underlines the importance of source criticism when dealing with established narratives.

Medical History
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (NO)
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
Leprosy Research and Treatment
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