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'''Alberto Barton''' was a [[Peru]]vian [[microbiologist]] who discovered the etiologic agent of [[Carrion´s disease]] or [[Oroya fever]]. The bacteria was named: ''[[Bartonella bacilliformis]]'', in his honor. It is the type species of the genus Bartonella, and family Bartonellaceae.
'''Alberto Barton''' (1870–1950) was an [[Argentina|Argentine]]-born [[Peru]]vian [[microbiologist]] who discovered the etiologic agent of [[Carrion´s disease]] or [[Oroya fever]]. The bacteria was named ''[[Bartonella bacilliformis]]'', in his honor. It is the type species of the genus Bartonella, and family Bartonellaceae.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Minnick|first1=Michael F.|last2=Anderson|first2=Burt E.|last3=Lima|first3=Amorce|last4=Battisti|first4=James M.|last5=Lawyer|first5=Phillip G.|last6=Birtles|first6=Richard J.|date=2014-07-17|title=Oroya Fever and Verruga Peruana: Bartonelloses Unique to South America|journal=PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases|volume=8|issue=7|pages=e2919|doi=10.1371/journal.pntd.0002919|pmid=25032975 | pmc=4102455 |issn=1935-2735|doi-access=free}}</ref>


==Youth and education==
==Youth and education==


Alberto Leonardo <!-- I have met his grandson, Mr. Rolly Barton since I am working on this topic; I have copies of his baptism certificate from Buenos Aires, Argentina where he we was born --> Barton Thompson was the fourth of nine brothers. His father was a Uruguayan chemist, Ralph John Barton Wild born at Montevideo, Uruguay, 24 December 1834 of English ancestors, and his mother Anastasia Francisca Augusta del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Thompson, born at Buenos Aires, 25 December 1843, both traveled to Peru in 1874.
Alberto Leonardo <!-- I have met his grandson, Mr. Rolly Barton since I am working on this topic; I have copies of his baptism certificate from Buenos Aires, Argentina where he we was born --><!-- Great thank you very much for letting us know the wonderful topic; I have tried my best to search and added inline citations to complete this, -->Barton Thompson was the fourth of nine brothers. His father was a [[Uruguay]]an chemist, Ralph John Barton Wild born in [[Montevideo]], Uruguay, 24 December 1834, and his mother Anastasia Francisca Augusta del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Thompson, born in Buenos Aires, 25 December 1843, both of [[English people|English descent]]. The whole family emigrated to Peru in 1874.


Alberto Barton did his primary studies in "Nuestra Señora de la O de Lima" and the high school at "Convictorio Peruano en Lima." He was admitted to [[San Marcos University]] and graduated from the Medical School in 1900.
Alberto Barton did his primary studies in "Nuestra Señora de la O de Lima" and high school at "Convictorio Peruano en Lima." He was admitted to [[San Marcos University]] and graduated from its medical school in 1900.


He received a grant for training in tropical diseases and bacteriology in Edinburgh and at the London School of Tropical Medicine. He came back to Lima and was working as Chief Physician of the Department of Medicine of San Jorge of the Laboratory Department of Guadalupe Hospital. This was where he began his first research activities.
He received a grant for training in tropical diseases and bacteriology in Edinburgh and at the London School of Tropical Medicine. He came back to Lima and was working as Chief Physician of the Department of Medicine of San Jorge of the Laboratory Department of Guadalupe Hospital. This was where he began his first research activities.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2019-05-31|title=Dictionaries and Encyclopedias|url=http://dx.doi.org/10.29085/9781783304134.028|journal=A-Z Common Reference Questions for Academic Librarians|pages=93–94|doi=10.29085/9781783304134.028|isbn=9781783304134 |s2cid=241995946 }}</ref>


==''Bartonella''==
==''Bartonella''==


The discovery of ''Bartonella'' was made in 1905. There was an outbreak among [[foreign worker]]s who traveled to La Oroya to participate in the construction of the Oroya-Lima railway. Most of the workers were transferred to Guadalupe Hospital and died of an unknown disease characterized by fever and severe anemia.
The discovery of ''Bartonella'' was made in 1905. There was an outbreak among [[foreign worker]]s who traveled to La Oroya to participate in the construction of the Oroya–Lima railway. Most of the workers were transferred to Guadalupe Hospital and died of an unknown disease characterized by fever and severe anemia.


Fourteen patients with anemia and fever were studied by Barton. He discovered bacillus within their red blood cells. If the patients recovered from the acute phase, the bacillus changed shape to cocci; and if the patients developed characteristic skin lesions—hemangioma-like nodules in the skin and mucous membranes-the so-called "Verruga peruana", the bacteria disappeared from the peripheral blood.
Fourteen patients with anemia and fever were studied by Barton. He discovered bacillus within their red blood cells. If the patients recovered from the acute phase, the bacillus changed shape to cocci; and if the patients developed characteristic skin lesions—hemangioma-like nodules in the skin and mucous membranes—the so-called "Verruga peruana", the bacteria disappeared from the peripheral blood.


On October 5, 1905, during a scientific meeting, he announced his discovery.
On October 5, 1905, during a scientific meeting, he announced his discovery.
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The first manuscript was published in 1909 in the journal ''Crónica Médica''. In 1913, [[Richard P. Strong]] of Harvard University arrived in Peru to study the tropical diseases in South America. Strong confirmed Barton's discovery and named the bacteria ''Bartonia'' in honor of Barton; the bacterial species was subsequently named ''Bartonella bacilliformis''.
The first manuscript was published in 1909 in the journal ''Crónica Médica''. In 1913, [[Richard P. Strong]] of Harvard University arrived in Peru to study the tropical diseases in South America. Strong confirmed Barton's discovery and named the bacteria ''Bartonia'' in honor of Barton; the bacterial species was subsequently named ''Bartonella bacilliformis''.


Barton also studied [[Paragonimiasis]], [[Leishmaniasis]], and [[Brucellosis]]. He had a son named Hugo Andres Vizcarra Barton.
Barton also studied [[Paragonimiasis]], [[Leishmaniasis]], and [[Brucellosis]]. He had a daughter named Dora.<ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Salinas-Flores|first1=David|last2=Salinas-Flores|first2=David|date=September 2016|title=One hundred years after the expedition by Harvard University to Peru to investigate Carrion's disease. Lessons for science|journal=Revista de la Facultad de Medicina|volume=64|issue=3|pages=517–524|doi=10.15446/revfacmed.v64n3.55059|issn=0120-0011|doi-access=free}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
He was decorated with the "Orden del Sol de la Nación" in Peru for his research and was elected President of the National Academy of Medicine. Subsequently, he was the first Doctor Honoris Causa of San Marcos University in 1925.
He was decorated with the "Orden del Sol de la Nación" in Peru for his research and was elected President of the National Academy of Medicine. Subsequently, he was the first Doctor Honoris Causa of San Marcos University in 1925.


He died on October 25, 1950, at the age of 80.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=October 1950|title=[Alberto L. Barton]|url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14808931/|journal=Revista Medica Peruana|volume=21|issue=262|pages=637–638|pmid=14808931}}</ref>
He died on October 25, 1950, at the age of 80.


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
Vizcarra Hugo. ''Alberto L Barton''. BookXpress, 2001.
Vizcarra Hugo. ''Alberto L Barton''. BookXpress, 2001.


==External links==
* [http://sisbib.unmsm.edu.pe/BVrevistas/folia/Vol8_N4_dic97/bartonella.htm Alberto Barton]
* [http://sisbib.unmsm.edu.pe/BVrevistas/folia/Vol8_N4_dic97/bartonella.htm Alberto Barton]


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Latest revision as of 04:48, 30 June 2024

Alberto Barton Thompson
Alberto Barton Thompson
Born(1870-08-12)August 12, 1870
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedOctober 25, 1950(1950-10-25) (aged 80)
Lima, Peru
NationalityArgentine (by birth)
Peruvian (by naturalisation)
Alma materUniversidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Known forCarrion's disease, Oroya fever, Bartonellosis, Bartonella bacilliformis
Scientific career
FieldsMedicineMicrobiology

Alberto Barton (1870–1950) was an Argentine-born Peruvian microbiologist who discovered the etiologic agent of Carrion´s disease or Oroya fever. The bacteria was named Bartonella bacilliformis, in his honor. It is the type species of the genus Bartonella, and family Bartonellaceae.[1]

Youth and education

[edit]

Alberto Leonardo Barton Thompson was the fourth of nine brothers. His father was a Uruguayan chemist, Ralph John Barton Wild born in Montevideo, Uruguay, 24 December 1834, and his mother Anastasia Francisca Augusta del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Thompson, born in Buenos Aires, 25 December 1843, both of English descent. The whole family emigrated to Peru in 1874.

Alberto Barton did his primary studies in "Nuestra Señora de la O de Lima" and high school at "Convictorio Peruano en Lima." He was admitted to San Marcos University and graduated from its medical school in 1900.

He received a grant for training in tropical diseases and bacteriology in Edinburgh and at the London School of Tropical Medicine. He came back to Lima and was working as Chief Physician of the Department of Medicine of San Jorge of the Laboratory Department of Guadalupe Hospital. This was where he began his first research activities.[2]

Bartonella

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The discovery of Bartonella was made in 1905. There was an outbreak among foreign workers who traveled to La Oroya to participate in the construction of the Oroya–Lima railway. Most of the workers were transferred to Guadalupe Hospital and died of an unknown disease characterized by fever and severe anemia.

Fourteen patients with anemia and fever were studied by Barton. He discovered bacillus within their red blood cells. If the patients recovered from the acute phase, the bacillus changed shape to cocci; and if the patients developed characteristic skin lesions—hemangioma-like nodules in the skin and mucous membranes—the so-called "Verruga peruana", the bacteria disappeared from the peripheral blood.

On October 5, 1905, during a scientific meeting, he announced his discovery.

The first manuscript was published in 1909 in the journal Crónica Médica. In 1913, Richard P. Strong of Harvard University arrived in Peru to study the tropical diseases in South America. Strong confirmed Barton's discovery and named the bacteria Bartonia in honor of Barton; the bacterial species was subsequently named Bartonella bacilliformis.

Barton also studied Paragonimiasis, Leishmaniasis, and Brucellosis. He had a daughter named Dora.[3]

Awards

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He was decorated with the "Orden del Sol de la Nación" in Peru for his research and was elected President of the National Academy of Medicine. Subsequently, he was the first Doctor Honoris Causa of San Marcos University in 1925.

He died on October 25, 1950, at the age of 80.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Minnick, Michael F.; Anderson, Burt E.; Lima, Amorce; Battisti, James M.; Lawyer, Phillip G.; Birtles, Richard J. (2014-07-17). "Oroya Fever and Verruga Peruana: Bartonelloses Unique to South America". PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 8 (7): e2919. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0002919. ISSN 1935-2735. PMC 4102455. PMID 25032975.
  2. ^ "Dictionaries and Encyclopedias". A-Z Common Reference Questions for Academic Librarians: 93–94. 2019-05-31. doi:10.29085/9781783304134.028. ISBN 9781783304134. S2CID 241995946.
  3. ^ Salinas-Flores, David; Salinas-Flores, David (September 2016). "One hundred years after the expedition by Harvard University to Peru to investigate Carrion's disease. Lessons for science". Revista de la Facultad de Medicina. 64 (3): 517–524. doi:10.15446/revfacmed.v64n3.55059. ISSN 0120-0011.
  4. ^ "[Alberto L. Barton]". Revista Medica Peruana. 21 (262): 637–638. October 1950. PMID 14808931.

Vizcarra Hugo. Alberto L Barton. BookXpress, 2001.

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