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JJC Miasma vs Germ Theory Discussion

Discussion Board – Miasma vs Germ Theory

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Etiology of diseases: what causes diseases

A.  Watch the following videos and study the materials

  • Miasma theory of diseases (4.5 min) (Links to an external site.)
  • Germ theory of diseases (10.5 min) (Links to an external site.)
  • Miasma theory of diseases (Links to an external site.)

B.  Post a paragraph discussing one of the following questions (5 pts): 

  1. What is Miasma Theory? Why do you think people believed in it for so long?
  2. What is Germ Theory of disease? Do you know a disease that we cannot explain with it?

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