Overcoming the problem of infection.

Overcoming the problem of infection.

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What was surgery known as during 1846 and 1870?
Black Period.
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Who suggested doctors may spread infection?
Ignaz Semmelweis.
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What did he suggest surgeons did to prevent this?
Wash hands in chloride of lime.
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Joseph Lister used carbolic acid as a disinfectant to kill germs in what year?
1865
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Who introduced gloves,caps,masks and gowns to surgery?
William Halstead.
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Who suggested doctors may spread infection?

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Ignaz Semmelweis.

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What did he suggest surgeons did to prevent this?

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Joseph Lister used carbolic acid as a disinfectant to kill germs in what year?

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Who introduced gloves,caps,masks and gowns to surgery?

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