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Klebs-Loeffler Bacillus

Definition: Klebs-Loeffler bacillus, also known as Corynebacterium diphtheriae, is a Gram-positive bacterium responsible for causing diphtheria, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening respiratory disease.

Sense 1 (Noun): A pathogenic bacterium identified as Corynebacterium diphtheriae that causes diphtheria in humans.

Example sentence 1: The klebs-loeffler bacillus can be easily transmitted through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Example sentence 2: The diagnosis of diphtheria is confirmed when the klebs-loeffler bacillus is detected in a throat culture.

Sense 2 (Adjective): Referring to or relating to the Klebs-Loeffler bacillus or diphtheria.

Example sentence 1: The treatment for diphtheria involves administration of antibiotics specific to the klebs-loeffler bacillus.

Example sentence 2: Immunization against the klebs-loeffler bacillus is an essential part of routine childhood vaccinations.

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