| Date | 1887 |
| Author | Loeffler |
| Contribution | Reported immunity in guinea pigs that had survived experimental diphtheria infection. |
| Reference | Foster |
| Notes | He also showed the existence of related organisms (corynebacteria). |
| Category | Immunology |
| Pathogen Class | Bacteria |
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