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Wie trug die Ablehnung der Keimtheorie durch Ärzte des 19. Jahrhunderts zum Tod von Präsident James Garfield bei?<end_of_turn>
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The rejection of germ theory by 19th-century doctors significantly contributed to the death of President James Garfield. Here's an outline of the events and factors involved:

Germ Theory in the 19th Century: During the time of President Garfield, the germ theory of disease, which states that many diseases are caused by microorganisms, was not widely accepted in the medical community. This lack of acceptance led to inadequate sterilization practices in medical treatment.

Garfield's Assassination Attempt: President Garfield was shot on July 2, 1881, by Charles J. Guiteau. The bullet lodged in his back, but crucially, it did not hit any major organs and was not immediately fatal.

Medical Treatment: The medical treatment Garfield received was based on practices that did not acknowledge the importance of germs in causing infections. Doctors used unsterilized instruments and their bare hands to probe the wound, searching for the bullet. This was common practice at the time, as many doctors did not believe in or adhere to the principles of antisepsis and sterilization.

Infection and Complications: The unsanitary conditions under which Garfield was treated led to a severe infection. In an era before antibiotics, such infections were often deadly. The repeated probing and unsterile practices not only failed to locate the bullet but also exacerbated the infection and caused further complications.

Alexander Graham Bell's Invention: Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, even developed a metal detector to find the bullet. However, the device's effectiveness was hindered by the metal bed frame on which Garfield was lying, and the bullet remained in his body.

Garfield's Death: President Garfield died on September 19, 1881, not directly from the gunshot wound but from the infection and complications that followed his medical treatment. His death highlighted the fatal consequences of the medical community's slow acceptance of germ theory and the critical importance of antiseptic practices.<end_of_turn><eos>