Victor Fourgeaud
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Victor Fourgeaud (c. 1815 - 1875) was a San Francisco medical doctor and legislator. He is known for his work on epidemic of diphtheria in California.[1] Fourgeaud made use of acid for treatment of diphtheria, which was probably ineffective.[2]
Victor J. Fourgeaud | |
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| Born | c. 1815 |
| Died | 1875 (aged 59–60) |
| Occupations | Doctor, Legislator |