Kiyoshi Shiga

Japanese physician and bacteriologist

Kiyoshi Shiga - Japanese physician and bacteriologist
Born

1871
154 years ago

Died

January 25th, 1957
68 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Japan

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A physician and bacteriologist, contributions focused on infectious diseases. Developed the Shiga toxin which is associated with enterotoxigenic bacteria. Played a pivotal role in the study of bacillary dysentery and helped to advance understanding of its causative agents. Worked extensively in the field of microbiology.

Discovered Shiga toxin

Conducted research on bacillary dysentery

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