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No-one knows. There are records dating from Athens and from ancient Egypt that speak of people applying moldy bread to wounds (which may actually be taking advantage of the effects of Penicillium mold!). All throughout recorded history, there are records of people applying things to wounds in an attempt to increase healing. While the idea of bacteria being the problem probably didn't come into the picture until the likes of Anton van Leeuwenhoek and his contemporaries showed up (early 1700's), people have always tried to enhance wound healing, and often with ways we considered primitve once, but are now taking another look at.

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Who invented first antiseptic?

Joseph Lister invented the first antiseptic.


First to use antiseptic?

antiseptic was invented in 1847 by James Simpson


Who invented antiseptic surgery?

Joseph Lister was the first person to invent antiseptic surgery.


Who invented first antiseptic wipes?

joseph lister


Why is Joseph lister consired a hero?

because he saved peoples lives after operations and invented antiseptic. he is now know as 'the father of antiseptic surgery'


What is antiseptic?

what is an antiseptic


When did Joseph Lister invented antiseptic surgery?

Sir Joseph Lister (1827-1912) was the English surgeon who first used antiseptic to kill bacteria.


What scientist worked to increase life expectancy rates?

I think it might have been Joseph Lister because he discovered/invented antiseptic


What is a sentence using the word antiseptic?

An antiseptic is something that kills germs. Here are some sentences.The doctor scrubbed his hands with antiseptic soap before the surgery.Some plants have antiseptic qualities.You will need to put an antiseptic on that cut.


Who discovered antiseptic?

Antiseptic was discovered by Joseph Lister


The different kinds of mouthwash?

` Listerine is the only one that kills bacteria the best! if you try this and experiment on this you can see if it realy is the best Herbal Dentist is the best bacteria killing mouthwash on the market today! Check it out on Ebay, or at www.herbaldentist.net


Which was the best antiseptic and give information?

The best antiseptic depends on the reason for needing an antiseptic, where the antiseptic is to be used, what the antiseptic is expected to accomplish. It can be as simple as flushing with enough water to do the job, using soap (just about any soap is an antiseptic), or detergent. After that that, their is alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, iodine, betadine, and more.