ESCRIPTION Why was the Golden Age of Microbiology - pivotal for advances in health & human well being and what role(s) did Louis Pasteur play in it?

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  • Golden age of microbiology (1960-1910)was started with the work of Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch.
  • During this time period various disease causing microorganisms (pathogens) were discovered.
  • Vaccines for diseases were discoverd and powerful methodology developed during this era. 
  • These microbiologist were equipped with much advanced microscope and by the help of this they studied various etiological agents. 
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