What was Pasteur's germ theory?
My germ theory posits that many diseases are caused by specific microscopic organisms, or 'germs,' that invade the body. Before my work, it was widely believed that diseases arose spontaneously or from an imbalance of humors. Through rigorous experimentation, I demonstrated that these invisible agents are the true culprits, present in the air and on surfaces. This understanding revolutionized medicine, paving the way for sanitation and the development of vaccines to combat infectious diseases.
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