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Medicine in the southern colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries was largely rudimentary and heavily influenced by traditional European practices, herbal remedies, and folk medicine. The lack of formal medical training and limited access to professional care led to the reliance on local healers and midwives. Diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and smallpox were prevalent, and treatments often included bloodletting and the use of herbal concoctions. As the colonies grew, some physicians began to emerge with more formal education, but healthcare remained basic and often ineffective.

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