Historical event

Germ Theory Established

Date: 1860s

Louis Pasteur and others establish germ theory, proving that microorganisms cause disease, revolutionizing medicine, hygiene, and public health practices worldwide.

Tags: germ theory, louis pasteur, microorganisms, bacteria, disease, medicine, public health, sanitation, hygiene, infection, pasteurization, sterilization, antiseptic, medical breakthrough, microbiology

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