Edwin Klebs

Edwin Klebs was a pioneering German microbiologist in the late 19th century who made significant contributions to understanding infectious diseases. He studied bacteria and identified that specific bacteria cause particular illnesses, laying groundwork for germ theory. Klebs discovered bacteria responsible for diseases like typhoid and tuberculosis, helping scientists develop better ways to diagnose and prevent infections. His research emphasized the importance of microbes in health and disease, advancing microbiology as a scientific discipline. Klebs’s work helped shape modern medicine's approach to infectious disease control and prevention.