Friedrich Loeffler - Pathologist

Friedrich Loeffler was a German pathologist known for his significant contributions to microbiology and infectious diseases in the late 19th century. He is best remembered for discovering the bacterium that causes diphtheria, a serious throat infection. Loeffler also developed important methods for studying pathogens, including techniques for isolating and identifying bacteria in laboratory settings. His work laid the foundation for advances in understanding and controlling infectious diseases, highlighting the importance of bacteria in medicine. Loeffler's research remains influential in both pathology and public health today.