Theory of contagion was first enunciated by
Correct Answer: Fracastorius
Description: Revival of medicine encompasses period from 1453 -1600. Fracastorius an Italian physician enunciated &;theory of contagion&;. He envisaged transmission of infection minute invisible paicles and explained cause of epidemics. He recognised syphilis was transmitted from person to person during sexual relationss. He is founder of epidemiology. Ref: Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine; 23rd edition; Pg no: 5
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