Title
Ignaz Philip Semmelweis
Caption
Ignaz Philip Semmelweis (1818-1865) Hungarian obstetrician. Discovered cause of puerperal fever and introduced antiseptic measures in Vienna maternity hospital. Reduced mortality from 18.27% to 1.27%.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07103_460000500
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,7Mb (522,9Kb) / 8,5in x 11,8in / 2540 x 3543 (300dpi)