REVIEW. 
ogists ascribe most credit for the firm basis of 
this theory in the present day? 
VIII. —By whom and in what year were anti¬ 
septics first used? In what class of cases were 
they used? What was the first substance used? 
Is it still in use and is it now considered a val¬ 
uable antiseptic? 
IX. —By whom and in what year was it first 
taught that bacterial invasion is the cause of 
puerperal sepsis? What became of this scientist? 
Who first taught the theory of general sepsis ? 
X. —By whom was the germ of typhoid fever 
discovered? In what year was the discovery 
made? Mention other discoveries made by one 
of these men? Which is considered to be the 
most important of his discoveries and why ? 
XI. —Name some of the important discoveries 
made during later years and their discoverers. 
XII. —Mention some diseases now considered 
to be caused by bacteria and explain why the 
germs discovered in one or two instances have 
not been accepted as the originators of the trouble. 
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