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In ancient times, people believe that disease is caused by supernatural powers and can only be cured by performing rituals or taking certain ingredients.

Hipocrates are considered as the father of modern medicine because he teaches the importance of observation and documentation in diagnosis and treatment.

In ancient Egypt, doctors use ants to clean wounds because ants have enzymes that kill bacteria.

In the 16th century, people believe that touching the body of the dead can cause infection. Therefore, surgeons wear masks and robes to protect themselves.

In the 17th century, doctors used fish oil to treat various diseases, including epilepsy and arthritis.

In the 18th century, people believe that the disease can be cured by bleeding from the patient's body (cupping massage therapy).

In 1796, Edward Jenner discovered the first vaccine to fight smallpox, using a lighter cowpox virus as a vaccine.

In 1847, Ignaz Semmelweis discovered the importance of washing hands before surgery to prevent the spread of infection.

In 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen found X-rays, which changed the way the doctor saw in the human body and detected the disease.

In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic, Penicillin, who helped him win the Nobel Prize in medicine.

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