Lotte Strauss
Lotte Strauss (1913–1985) was a German-American pathologist known for her contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the study of allergic granulomatosis and angiitis. She is best known for co-discovering Churg-Strauss syndrome, a rare systemic vasculitis that affects small to medium-sized blood vessels.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Lotte Strauss was born in Germany in 1913. She pursued her medical education in Germany before emigrating to the United States due to the rise of the Nazi regime.
Career[edit | edit source]
After moving to the United States, Strauss continued her medical training and eventually became a pathologist. She worked at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where she collaborated with Jacob Churg.
Churg-Strauss Syndrome[edit | edit source]
In 1951, Lotte Strauss and Jacob Churg described a new disease entity characterized by asthma, eosinophilia, and systemic vasculitis. This condition was later named Churg-Strauss syndrome in their honor. Their work provided significant insights into the understanding and diagnosis of this rare disease.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Lotte Strauss's contributions to pathology and her work on Churg-Strauss syndrome have had a lasting impact on the field of medicine. Her research has helped in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with this rare form of vasculitis.
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