Which bacteria is known as Friedlanders bacillus?
High-Yield Explanation
Klebsiella pneumoniae is also known as Friedlander's bacillus or Bacillus mucosus capsulatus. - Karl Friedlander, 1847-1887, German bacteriologist - who helped discover the bacterial cause of pneumonia in 1882. - Gram-negative, sho and straight rods, Nonmotile, lactose fermenter. - Capsulated, produce mucoid colonies. (Refer to the image below)