What was discovered by Joseph Lister?

billfay

He was the principal discoverer of antiseptics. Feb 18 01, 1:18 AM

cocomojoe

He discovered antiseptic use during surgery lowerd the chances of complications due to infection. Feb 19 01, 3:55 AM

Moleman

I concur. He was the English surgeon regarded as founder of antiseptic surgery. Feb 19 01, 9:43 AM

PDAZ	He was the originator of antiseptics for surgical use. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/343342/Joseph-Lister-Baron-Lister-of-Lyme-Regis Sep 17 09, 9:58 PM

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