Ignaz Semmelweis

1818 – 1865

Demonstrated that hand disinfection drastically reduced puerperal fever, establishing a foundational infection-control practice.

• 1818–1865

  Demonstrated that hand disinfection drastically reduced puerperal fever, establishing a foundational infection-control practice

  Demonstrated that hand disinfection drastically reduced puerperal fever, establishing a foundational infection-control practice.