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Klebs-loeffler Bacillus (Noun)

Meaning

A species of bacterium that causes diphtheria.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Klebs-Loeffler bacillus, the micro-organism that causes diphtheria, was first identified by Friedrich Loeffler in 1884.
  • The patient was diagnosed with a severe case of diphtheria caused by the Klebs-Loeffler bacillus, which had spread to her throat and upper respiratory tract.
  • Vaccination against the Klebs-Loeffler bacillus is effective in preventing diphtheria, a serious and sometimes fatal bacterial infection.
  • In 1888, Henri Pacini isolated the Klebs-Loeffler bacillus from a diphtheria patient in Italy.
  • The discovery of the Klebs-Loeffler bacillus was a significant milestone in the study and treatment of diphtheria, and has saved countless lives worldwide.

Synonyms

  • C. Diphtheriae
  • Corynebacterium Diphtheriae

Hypernyms

  • Corynebacterium
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