Ľudovít Škultéty

Ľudovít Škultéty is a microbiologist and biochemist at the Virology Institute of the Biomedical Center of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. He is recognized for his expertise in infectious diseases and played a crucial role in identifying the pathogen responsible for a recent outbreak of Q fever in Slovakia, caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii. His work emphasizes the importance of early detection and response to infectious disease threats, particularly those that pose significant public health risks.