In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.
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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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