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Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis is known as the “Savior of Mothers” because he literally discovered the absolutely centrality of hygiene to medicine. Through his observations treating women who were suffering and dying in childbirth, he determined that doctors and midwives washing their hands with chlorinated water prior to childbirth would drastically reduce maternal mortality following delivery. This discovery led to a significant decrease in deaths and cases of puerperal fever at the maternity hospital where he worked.
In the medical community at the time, he was widely derided for his findings and suffered severe professional and personal consequences as a result. Following his death, the medical community was forced to recognize his foresight and the validity of his findings. Today, his discovery practically defines best practices in all medicine.
Did you know that implementing simple hygiene measures in hospitals remains one of the most effective ways to prevent infections?
Asides from proper hygiene, preventative care is an important part of a healthy life. An annual check-up can make every difference to your long-term health. Have you had a check-up this year?
The medical university in Budapest is named after Ignaz Philipp Semmelweis.
At Doctorum, it’s not only about treating illness, but above all about preserving health. Do consider stopping by for a free preventive examination!
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