The Doctors' Plague: Germs, Childbed Fever, and the Strange Story of Ignac Semmelweis (Great Discoveries)

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Book Synopsis: The "riveting" (Houston Chronicle), "captivating" (Discover), and "compulsively readable" (San Francisco Chronicle) story of the discovery that handwashing helps prevent the spread of disease.Surgeon, scholar, best-selling author, Sherwin B. Nuland tells the strange story of Ignác Semmelweis with urgency and the insight gained from his own studies and clinical experience. Ignác Semmelweis is remembered for the now-commonplace notion that doctors must wash their hands before examining patients. In mid-nineteenth-century Vienna, however, this was a subversive idea. With deaths from childbed fever exploding, Semmelweis discovered that doctors themselves were spreading the disease. While his simple reforms worked immediately—childbed fever in Vienna all but disappeared—they brought down upon Semmelweis the wrath of the establishment, and led to his tragic end.

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Discover the captivating true story behind the groundbreaking discovery that revolutionized the medical world in "The Doctors' Plague: Germs, Childbed Fever, and the Strange Story of Ignac Semmelweis." Renowned surgeon and best-selling author Sherwin B. Nuland delves into the urgent and riveting journey of Ignác Semmelweis. With his own wealth of expertise and first-hand experiences, Nuland brings to light the vital importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of disease.

In the mid-nineteenth-century Vienna, the notion that doctors should wash their hands before examining patients was not only unheard of but also considered subversive. Explore the enthralling tale of Semmelweis as he challenges the medical establishment and fights to save lives from the devastating childbed fever. Witness how his simple yet groundbreaking reforms immediately eradicated childbed fever in Vienna, but at a great personal cost.

Get drawn into this compelling and compulsively readable narrative that sheds light on a pivotal moment in medical history. Experience the thrill of discovery as Semmelweis's revolutionary ideas clash with the powerful establishment. Prepare to be enthralled as you follow the tragic yet inspiring journey of a true medical hero.

Don't miss out on this fascinating story that explores the resilience and determination of one man's fight against adversity. Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of Ignác Semmelweis and discover how his groundbreaking discovery paved the way for modern medical practices still in use today. Get your hands on "The Doctors' Plague: Germs, Childbed Fever, and the Strange Story of Ignac Semmelweis" now and embark on a journey of knowledge and inspiration!

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