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Who introduced the concept of washing hands between treating patients?
Edward Jenner
Louis Pasteur
Joseph Lister
Ambroise Pare
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The correct person is Ignaz Semmelweis — he introduced handwashing (with chlorinated lime) in 1847 to prevent puerperal fever.
(From the choices given, Joseph Lister is the closest—he promoted antiseptic surgical techniques—but Semmelweis specifically instituted handwashing between patients.)
(From the choices given, Joseph Lister is the closest—he promoted antiseptic surgical techniques—but Semmelweis specifically instituted handwashing between patients.)
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