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Semmelweis's ideas weren't accepted right away because they challenged the prevailing scientific beliefs of the time that miasma, or "bad air," caused disease. His theory, that handwashing could prevent the spread of disease, was also seen as radical and faced resistance from the medical community. Additionally, Semmelweis struggled to provide a scientific explanation for his findings, which made them harder to accept.

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