Pierre Mollaret

Pierre Mollaret (10 July 1898 – 3 December 1987) was a neurologist who made significant scientific contributions to the study of infectious diseases and neurology. He was born in Auxerre, France and died in Paris. A rare disease characterized by recurrent episodes of aseptic meningitis was discovered by Mollaret, and subsequently named after him - called Mollaret's meningitis, this disease is typically caused by herpes simplex virus infection of the brain.cite journal |author=Sarikcioglu L, Sindel M |title=Pierre Mollaret (1898-1987) and his legacy to science |journal=J. Neurol. Neurosurg. Psychiatr. |volume=78 |issue=10 |pages=1135 |year=2007 |pmid=17878191 |doi=10.1136/jnnp.2007.119669] cite journal |author=Sendi P, Graber P |title=Mollaret's meningitis |journal=CMAJ |volume=174 |issue=12 |pages=1710 |year=2006 |pmid=16754896 |doi=10.1503/cmaj.051688] He is also credited with the characterization of a neural pathway known as the Guillain-Mollaret triangle or Myoclonic triangle,cite web |url=http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/3772.html |title=Guillain-Mollaret triangle (www.whonamedit.com) |accessdate=2008-03-02 |format= |work=] and the discovery of the causative agent of cat-scratch disease.cite journal |author=Arlet G, Perol-Vauchez Y |title=The current status of cat-scratch disease: an update |journal=Comp. Immunol. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. |volume=14 |issue=3 |pages=223–8 |year=1991 |pmid=1959317 |doi=]

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NAME = Mollaret, Pierre
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Neurologist
DATE OF BIRTH = July 10 1898
PLACE OF BIRTH = Auxerre, France
DATE OF DEATH = December 3 1987
PLACE OF DEATH = Paris, France