Background
Faine, Solomon was born on August 17, 1926 in Wellington, New Zealand. Son of John and Luba (Ketko) Faine.
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This text provides an interdisciplinary account of the bacteria Leptospira and their relatives. It covers current knowledge of basic microbiology, genetics, classification and special features of manipulation of these unique bacteria. Faine discusses pathogenesis, immunity, epidemiology and prevention in humans and animals. Special methods for studying leptospirosis or leptospires are presented, and an historical section featuring previously unpublished material is included. Each of the integrated sections is complete, independent and fully referenced.
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Faine, Solomon was born on August 17, 1926 in Wellington, New Zealand. Son of John and Luba (Ketko) Faine.
Bachelor Med Science, University New Zealand, 1946. Bachelor of Medicine ChB, University New Zealand, 1949. Doctor of Medicine, University New Zealand, 1958.
Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford University, 1955.
Professor microbiology, Monash U., Melbourne, Australia, 1968-1991; department chairman microbiology, Monash U., Melbourne, Australia, 1968-1988, 89-90; professor emeritus, Monash U., Melbourne, Australia, since 1992. Consultant World Health Organization, Geneva, since 1969, various hospitals, Melbourne, since 1968.
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Fellow Royal College Pathologists, Australian Society Microbiology (honorary life member, president 1969-1970), American Academy Microbiology (emeritus). Member International Union Microbiology Societies (executive board 1974-1986, chairman bacteriology 1978-1982, Distinguished Service medal 1986).
Married Eva Rothschild, May 17, 1950. Children: Miriam, Susan, Jonathan.