Zwei offene Briefe an Dr. J. Spaeth, Professor der Geburtshilfe an der k. k. Josefs-Akademie in Wien, und an Hofrath Dr. F. W. Scanzoni, Professor der Geburtshilfe zu Würzburg

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In the mid-19th century, the medical community grappled with the devastating effects of puerperal fever, a condition that claimed the lives of countless mothers. In "Zwei offene Briefe an Dr. J. Spaeth, Professor der Geburtshilfe an der k. k. Josefs-Akademie in Wien, und an Hofrath Dr. F. W. Scanzoni, Professor der Geburtshilfe zu Würzburg," Dr. J. Ph. Semmelweis boldly challenges the established norms of obstetrics, advocating for rigorous hygiene practices to combat this deadly illness. His passionate arguments highlight the importance of empirical evidence and the necessity for reform in medical protocols. This compelling document is essential reading for students, civic activists, and historians interested in the evolution of medical ethics and public health.