What is another word for Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
Pronunciation: [kˌɔːɹa͡ɪnbɐktˈi͡əɹɪəm dɪfθˈi͡əɹɪˌiː] (IPA) 
Corynebacterium diphtheriae, also known as the diphtheria bacillus, is a gram-positive bacteria responsible for causing the deadly disease diphtheria. Synonyms for this bacteria include Klebs-Löffler bacillus, C. diphtheriticum, and C. pseudodiphtheriticum. While similar in appearance, these strains differ in their ability to cause disease in humans. The Klebs-Löffler bacillus was the original name given to the bacteria in 1883 by its discoverers, Edwin Klebs and Friedrich Löffler. C. pseudodiphtheriticum, on the other hand, is a non-pathogenic strain that is commonly found in the throat of healthy individuals. Regardless of the strain, it is crucial to take necessary preventative measures to avoid transmission and infection.
