Question

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is E) hydrating drinks that include high concentrations of salts and glucose.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is hydrating drinks that include high concentrations of salts and glucose.

Severe dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea is a common symptom of epidemic microbial diseases. In earlier centuries, these diseases often resulted in high death rates. However, today they are usually not fatal because we have developed hydrating drinks that include high concentrations of salts and glucose. These drinks help replenish the fluids and electrolytes lost during vomiting and diarrhea, preventing severe dehydration.