Kiyoshi Shiga | |
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 Kiyoshi Shiga in 1924 | |
| Born | Kiyoshi Satō February 7, 1871 Sendai, Miyagi, Japan |
| Died | January 25, 1957 (aged 85) Sendai, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Alma mater | Tokyo Imperial University |
| Occupation | Medical Researcher |
| Known for | Discovery of Shigella |
Kiyoshi Shiga (志賀 潔, Shiga Kiyoshi, February 7, 1871 – January 25, 1957) was a Japanese physician and bacteriologist. He had a well-rounded education and career that led to many scientific discoveries. In 1897, Shiga was credited with the discovery and identification of the Shigella dysenteriae microorganism which causes dysentery, and the Shiga toxin which is produced by the bacteria. He conducted research on other diseases such as tuberculosis and trypanosomiasis, and made many advancements in bacteriology and immunology.