Joseph Lister and the Prevention of Postoperative Infections

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Who is considered the father of chemotherapy?

  • Hans Christian
  • Charles Chamberland
  • Paul Ehrlich (correct)
  • Joseph Lister

Which scientist was the founder of the Pasteur Institute in Paris?

  • Hans Christian
  • Paul Ehrlich (correct)
  • Charles Chamberland
  • Joseph Lister

Who first reported the acid-fast nature of tubercle bacillus?

  • Joseph Lister
  • Hans Christian
  • Charles Chamberland
  • Paul Ehrlich (correct)

Which scientist observed reduced postoperative infections by using disinfectants during surgery?

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Who received the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1908?

<p>Paul Ehrlich (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ehrlichia' bacteria was named after which scientist?

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Who developed the 'Gram stain' method for staining bacteria?

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Which scientist constructed a porcelain bacterial filter in 1884, enabling the discovery of viruses?

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Who described phagocytosis and termed phagocytes?

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Which scientist received the Nobel prize in 1993 for discovering polymerase chain reaction (PCR)?

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Who introduced variolation for immunizing against smallpox?

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'He was the founder of electron microscope (1931).' Who does this statement refer to?

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Who is known as the father of microbiology?

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Which scientist developed the smallpox vaccine in 1796?

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Who disproved the theory of spontaneous generation of disease?

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Which scientist is associated with introducing sterilization techniques and pasteurization of milk?

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Who observed bacteria and other microorganisms using a single-lens microscope?

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Which scientist is associated with developing the first vaccine of the world?

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