(1827-1912) English surgeon who discovered that germs cause post operative infections. He then insisted doctors use antiseptics - substances that kill germs - on their hands and instruments before surgery. This process greatly reduced the number of d

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1. (1827-1912) English surgeon who discovered that germs cause post operative infections. He then insisted doctors use antiseptics - substances that kill germs - on their hands and instruments before surgery. This process greatly reduced the number of d