The Puerperal Fever Described by Dr

Question

The puerperal fever described by Dr.Semmelweiss is best described as
A) a localized infection.
B) age-related degenerative disease.
C) nosocomial infection.
D) pandemic.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Semmelweiss discovered that puerperal fever was a nosocomial infection, meaning it was spread from patient to patient in the hospital by doctors and nurses who did not wash their hands properly.