SEMMELWEISS, Ignaz (1816 - 1865). Hungarian doctor
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SEMMELWEISS, Ignaz (1816 - 1865). Hungarian doctor
SEMMELWEISS, Ignaz (1816 - 1865). Hungarian doctor. He discovered that puerperal fever is caused by infectious agents. Oil
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1816 1865 Agents Caused Ciencia Ciencias Cient Fica Cient Ficas Cientca Cientcas Cientco Cientcos Cientifico Cientificos Close Discovered Doctor Fever Foreground Hungarian Ignaz Infectious Insides M Dicas M X9929 Ca M X9929 Cas M X9929 Co M X9929 Cos Medica Medicina Medico Medicos Mustache Mustaches Oils Paintings Pictures Sanidad Upright Whisker Whiskers Gynecology Obstetrics
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Ignaz Semmelweis (1816-1865): A Pioneering Hungarian Doctor in Gynecology and Obstetrics This oil painting portrays Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian doctor who made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of gynecology and obstetrics. Semmelweis, born in 1816, is best known for his role in identifying the cause of puerperal fever, a condition that claimed countless lives among women during childbirth. In the late 1840s, Semmelweis observed that the mortality rate among women giving birth at the maternity clinic in Vienna was significantly higher than at the lying-in hospital. After thorough investigation, he discovered that the cause of the deadly fever was the transmission of infectious agents from the hands of medical students and doctors who had performed autopsies before delivering babies. Semmelweis introduced a simple yet effective solution: the use of hand disinfection with chlorinated lime solution. Semmelweis' discovery revolutionized the medical world and drastically reduced the mortality rate among women during childbirth. In this portrait, Semmelweis is depicted in a vertical, upright composition, with a serious expression and a bow tie, mustache, and whiskers that were popular during the European scientific community of the time. The interior setting adds an intimate and thoughtful atmosphere, emphasizing the importance of his discovery and its impact on the medical field. Ignaz Semmelweis' pioneering work in gynecology and obstetrics continues to be celebrated and recognized for its significant contributions to public health and the advancement of medical knowledge.
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