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The Pioneer of Hand Hygiene
This chapter explores the life and groundbreaking work of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, who uncovered the critical link between hand hygiene and the prevention of childbed fever. Despite his revolutionary findings and successful implementation of a handwashing policy, his practices were resisted and ultimately abandoned, highlighting the challenges faced by innovators in medicine.
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