Germ Theory and Medical Progress in Industrial Britain

Flashcards covering key concepts regarding the Germ Theory, medical advancements, and notable figures in disease prevention during the Industrial Period.

What did the Germ Theory prove about the cause of disease?

It proved that specific microbes cause human diseases.

Who is credited with developing the Germ Theory?

Louis Pasteur is credited with developing the Germ Theory.

What did Robert Koch do to support the Germ Theory?

Robert Koch discovered specific microbes responsible for certain diseases, proving the Germ Theory.

What major disease did John Snow investigate, leading to his discovery about water contamination?

John Snow investigated cholera.

How did Edward Jenner contribute to disease prevention in Industrial Britain?

Jenner developed the first vaccination to prevent smallpox.

What was the significance of Florence Nightingale's work during the Industrial Period?

She improved hospital hygiene and transformed nursing into a respectable profession.

What was the public's initial belief about cholera before John Snow's findings?

Many believed cholera was caused by miasma or divine punishment.

What methods did Robert Koch develop for studying bacteria?

Koch developed the use of agar jelly in petri dishes and dyes to stain bacteria.

What was the era's prevalent explanation for disease before the acceptance of Germ Theory?

The prevalent explanation was miasma, which suggested that bad air caused illness.

What did Pasteur conclude from his observations of microbes in liquids?

He concluded that microbes caused food and drink to rot, suggesting they could also cause human diseases.