jan 1, 1867 - Joseph Lister (1827-1912
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-Begins using carbonic acid as a disinfectant during surgery
-Did this as an answer to all the people dying of post-operative infection
-Inspired by Pasteur's work
-Pioneered sterile surgery with the use of handwashing, spraying the operation theater and using sterilized instruments
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