<bos><start_of_turn>system
You are a helpful AI assistant.
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<start_of_turn>user
How did the rejection of germ theory by 19th-century doctors contribute to President James Garfield's death?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The rejection of germ theory meant that doctors probed Garfield's bullet wound with ungloved, unwashed hands, introducing infections. The prevailing disbelief in invisible germs and the resistance to basic hygiene practices significantly increased the risk of fatal complications, ultimately contributing to President Garfield's demise.<end_of_turn><eos>