Gustav von Escherich
= Gustav von Escherich
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Gustav von Escherich is best known as the German bacteriologist who first described the bacterium Escherichia coli, commonly referred to as E. coli, in 1885. E. coli is a type of bacteria that is normally found in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, where it plays a critical role in digestion and overall gut health. Some strains of E.