Most credit for that goes to Lister.
Rub dirt over the affected area, it will prevent skin infections
Prevention involves appropriate and complete treatment of streptococcal infections, including strep throat and wound infections.
Avoid contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person.
Sugars and starches, such as bakery and candy.
The majority of piercing related infections are caused by dirty hands and general uncleanliness. The besy way to prevent infections is to leave the piercing alone and avoid touching or rubbing it.
Penicillin doesn't cure burns but is recommended to avoid infections.
Titanium or silver are best.
Aseptic techniques were first discovered in the 19th century by Ignaz Semmelweis and Joseph Lister. Semmelweis introduced handwashing in medical settings to reduce infections, while Lister pioneered the use of antiseptic practices to prevent infections during surgeries.
Before antibiotics were discovered, sulfa drugs were used to fight infection. They are still used prophylacticly for some conditions. For many years they were used to stop recurring bladder infections and some doctors used them to stop recurring infections among asthmatics.
Practicing good hygiene daily. wash your hands after using the bathroom, and do not eat food that smells or tastes unusual. Of these, washing your hands regularly is the best health practice to avoid infections.
Cranberry juice is supposed to help avoid bladder infections.
To sterilize it before use to avoid cross-infections.