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What significant contribution did Joseph Lister make to surgical practices?
What significant contribution did Joseph Lister make to surgical practices?
Which of the following diseases was NOT identified as a causative agent in the latter half of the 19th century?
Which of the following diseases was NOT identified as a causative agent in the latter half of the 19th century?
In what way did Joseph Lister's methods differ from previous surgical practices?
In what way did Joseph Lister's methods differ from previous surgical practices?
Which compound did Joseph Lister use in his techniques to diminish microorganisms?
Which compound did Joseph Lister use in his techniques to diminish microorganisms?
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What area of microbial research progressed notably during the latter half of the 19th century?
What area of microbial research progressed notably during the latter half of the 19th century?
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Study Notes
Joseph Lister's Contribution to Surgery
- Lister significantly reduced post-surgical infections by using antiseptic bandages treated with phenic acid.
- Phenic acid effectively killed microorganisms.
Identification of Viral Parasites
- Research in the late 1800s led to the discovery of causative agents for various diseases.
- These diseases included anthrax, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, and diphtheria, among others.
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Explore the groundbreaking contributions of Joseph Lister in the field of surgery, particularly his use of antiseptic techniques to combat infections. Additionally, delve into the historical identification of viral parasites that led to the understanding of various infectious diseases in the late 1800s.
