Not only do viruses exist, but the presentation of germ theory as the sudden inspiration of Louis Pasteur in the mid-19th century is itself factually false.
Even Galen, who generally favored the miasma theory, articulated concepts of infected individuals containing the "seeds" of their infection.
Not only do viruses exist, but the presentation of germ theory as the sudden inspiration of Louis Pasteur in the mid-19th century is itself factually false.
Even Galen, who generally favored the miasma theory, articulated concepts of infected individuals containing the "seeds" of their infection.
Which is why people such as Ignaz Semmelweis and John Snow are important names to know when contemplating the history of germ theory. Their respective accomplishments against puerpal fever and cholera are wholly supportive of a germ theory mode of infection and disease.
Not only do viruses exist, but the presentation of germ theory as the sudden inspiration of Louis Pasteur in the mid-19th century is itself factually false.
Even Galen, who generally favored the miasma theory, articulated concepts of infected individuals containing the "seeds" of their infection.
Which is why people such as Ignaz Semmelweis and John Snow are important names to know when contemplating the history of germ theory. Their respective accomplishments against puerpal fever and cholera are wholly supportive of a germ theory mode of infection and disease.