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Order of Culture
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Kiyoshi Shiga
1871-02-07 – 1957-01-25
Life & Legacy
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.
Occupation & Career
physician, biologist, university teacher, bacteriologist
Education
University of Tokyo
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Order of Culture; Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Order of Culture · Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class
Employer
Keijō Imperial University
Organizations & Memberships
German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina · Japan Academy
Education & Institutions
University of Tokyo
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Order of the Sacred Treasure, 4th class
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q562062 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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