Notes of Interest and New Trends

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  • When was E. gingivalis first discovered?
    1849
  • What is significant about E. gingivalis in terms of its discovery?
    It was the first amoeba recovered from a human specimen.
  • Which researcher is credited with the discovery of E. gingivalis?
    Robert Koch
  • What is the significance of the discovery of E. gingivalis in 1849?
    It initiated the study of amoebas in human diseases.