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The erratic evolution of cholera therapy: from folklore to science
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The erratic evolution of cholera therapy: from folklore to science
Clin Ther.
1990.
Abstract
Cholera is an exceptionally frightening epidemic disease because it kills its victims so very rapidly. The development of cholera therapy is traced from the early 19th century purges and bloodletting to the current use of oral rehydration solutions.
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