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Joseph Lister
Joseph Lister

Joseph Lister, born on April 5, 1827, and died on February 10, 1912, was a renowned British surgeon. He is considered the 'father of modern surgery' for his pioneering work in the application of bacteriology in medicine, particularly in the field of surgery, significantly reducing surgical infection rates. more

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