What did Pasteur prove with germ theory (1861)?

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What did Pasteur prove with germ theory (1861)?

Accepted Answer

Microorganisms cause decay and disease — germs cause illness, not miasma — Pasteur proved that microorganisms in the air caused decay (not spontaneous generation). Koch then identified specific bacteria causing specific diseases.

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The Four Humours were correct

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Microorganisms cause decay and disease — germs cause illness, not miasma

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Spontaneous generation was correct

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Miasma caused disease

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