Friedlander&;s bacillus is the eponym of
Correct Answer: Klebsiella pneumoniae
Description: K.pneumoniae is also known as Friedlander's bacillus. Klebsiella causes pneumoniae which is a serious disease with high case fatality. K.pneumoniae is a frequent cause of urinary tract infection, often causing catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) Ref: Textbook of microbiology; Ananthanarayan and paniker's; 10th Edition; Pg:287
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