History of Medicine Quiz

The Ebers papyrus, dating back to __ BCE, recommended placing a poultice on a tumor followed by an incision to induce infection.

In 1718, smallpox inoculation in the Ottoman Empire was recorded by __.

The first demonstration of smallpox vaccination was conducted by __ in 1796.

Vautier reported spontaneous remission of cancer after gangrene infection in __.

The description of the role of microbes in putrefaction and fermentation was provided by __ in 1837.

Ignaz Semmelweis demonstrated the contagious nature of puerperal fever in the year __.

The discovery of phagocytosis was made by __ in 1862.

In 1868, Busch discovered that a sarcoma patient’s tumor disappeared after being exposed to a patient suffering from __.

The process of variolation for smallpox was documented in Wan Quan's work titled __.

Who confirmed the role of yeast in the fermentation of sugar to alcohol in 1838?

Historical Medical Practices

The Ebers papyrus, dating back to 1550 BCE, recommended placing a poultice on a tumor followed by an incision to induce infection.
Smallpox inoculation was first documented in 1549 by Chinese physician Wang Shizhen.

Advancements in Smallpox Vaccination

In 1718, smallpox inoculation in the Ottoman Empire was recorded by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu.
Edward Jenner conducted the first demonstration of smallpox vaccination in 1796.

Germ Theory and Medical Discoveries

The first experimental demonstration of the germ theory of disease was conducted by Pierre Louis between 1808 and 1813.
Vautier reported spontaneous remission of cancer after gangrene infection in 1850.

Case Reports and Medical Innovations

In 1829, a case of spontaneous remission of breast cancer was reported by Dr. John D. Erichsen after a patient refused surgery.
The description of the role of microbes in putrefaction and fermentation was provided by Theodor Schwann in 1837.

Understanding Fermentation

Louis Pasteur confirmed the role of yeast in the fermentation of sugar to alcohol in 1838.
Between 1857 and 1870, Pasteur further confirmed the role of microbes in fermentation.

Pioneers in Infection Control

Ignaz Semmelweis demonstrated the contagious nature of puerperal fever in 1847.
Joseph Lister is known for introducing aseptic practice in surgery using carbolic acid in 1867.

Tumor Case Studies

In 1868, Busch discovered that a sarcoma patient’s tumor disappeared after exposure to a patient suffering from erysipelas.
The gangrene infection that led to the tumor's disappearance was identified as caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes.

Variolation and Disease Theory

The process of variolation for smallpox was documented in Wan Quan's work titled "On Variolation."
Agostino Bassi first formally proposed the role of microbes in disease in 1835.

Test your knowledge on significant historical milestones in medicine with this quiz. You'll explore key events and figures associated with advances in medical practices, such as smallpox inoculation and early surgical techniques. Perfect for students of medical history!