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Who were the pioneers for medical asepsis and what was their contributions to medicine?
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Joseph Lister is considered a pioneer of medical asepsis. He introduced antiseptic surgical techniques like the use of carbolic acid to sterilize tools and clean wounds, significantly reducing infection rates in surgeries. Ignaz Semmelweis also made significant contributions by advocating for hand washing with chlorinated lime solution to prevent the spread of infections in maternity wards.
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