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hummingbird

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on: Jun 8, 2013
Several epidemic microbial diseases of earlier centuries incurred high death rates because they resulted in severe dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea. Today they are usually not fatal because we have developed which of the following?
A) antiviral medications that are efficient and work well with all viruses
B) antibiotics against the viruses in question
C) intravenous feeding techniques
D) medication to prevent blood loss
E) hydrating drinks that include high concentrations of salts and glucose


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Reply #1 on: Jun 8, 2013
I know the answer to this :D, it's E. Don't forget to give me a thumbs up!


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Reply #2 on: Jun 9, 2013
Thanks :D It was right!


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