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    Joseph Lister

    British surgeon and antiseptic pioneer

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  1. Lister was born to a prosperous, educated Quaker family in the village of Upton, then near but now in London, [8] England. He was the fourth child and second son of four sons and three daughters [9] born to gentleman scientist and wine merchant Joseph Jackson Lister and school assistant Isabella Lister née Harris.

  2. Apr 1, 2024 · Joseph Lister, c. 1890. Joseph Lister (born April 5, 1827, Upton, Essex, England—died February 10, 1912, Walmer, Kent) was a British surgeon and medical scientist who was the founder of antiseptic medicine and a pioneer in preventive medicine. While his method, based on the use of antiseptics, is no longer employed, his principle—that ...

  3. Learn about Joseph Lister, the "Father of Antiseptic Surgery", who introduced carbolic acid to prevent infections and save lives. Discover his achievements, awards, and legacy in the medical field.

  4. Oct 14, 2018 · Learn how the British surgeon Joseph Lister developed the antiseptic system to prevent surgical infections using carbolic acid and other methods. Explore the history, science and legacy of his pioneering work and its impact on modern medicine.

  5. Dec 21, 2022 · Joseph Lister was a prominent British surgeon and medical scientist who established the study of antisepsis. Applying Louis Pasteur’s germ theory of fermentation on wound putrefaction, he promoted the idea of sterilization in surgery using carbolic acid (phenol) as an antiseptic. His method reduced the incidence of wound sepsis and gangrene ...

    • 10.7759/cureus.32777
    • 2022/12
    • Cureus. 2022 Dec; 14(12): e32777.
  6. Jul 3, 2018 · Learn about the life and legacy of Joseph Lister, the English surgeon who pioneered antiseptic procedures and saved countless lives. Discover how he applied the germ theory to surgery, used carbolic acid, and developed new instruments and techniques.

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  8. Joseph Lister: father of modern surgery. On the centenary of Joseph Lister’s death, it is appropriate to remember and honour his remarkable accomplishments that earned him the title “father of modern surgery.”. Conferences to commemorate “the greatest surgical benefactor to mankind” 1 were held this year at King’s College in London ...

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