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jan 1, 1884 - Pettenkofer "proves" cholera is not caused by bacteria

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Pettenkofer and his colleagues drink vibrio cholerae and don't get very sick. Claims this is proof that cholera is caused by miasma not bacteria.

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jan 1, 1884
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~ 141 years ago