What did physician John Snow in Britain accomplish?

A. He proved that cholera was transmitted by water rather than air.
B. He proved that cholera could be treated with antibiotics.
C. He developed vaccines against tuberculosis and diphtheria.
D. He developed a theory of microorganisms causing infection.
E. He initiated washing of hands between patients to prevent the spread of disease.


Answer: A

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