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What treatments were available to soldiers at the beginning of World War 2 to treat wound infections?
Sulfonamide drugs (sometimes called the sulfa drugs) were first synthesized in 1932 and were the first effective antimicrobial drugs used during WW II. Later commercial production of penicillin (from 1942 first successful use clinically , discovered 1928) made it possible to provide penicillin towards the end of WW II to stave off infections in soldiers .
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What do you call the soldiers of our body?
The soldiers of our body are called white blood cells. They help defend the body against infections and foreign invaders by detecting and eliminating them.
What was the most amount of lice found on a body in world war 1?
There is no specific documented record of the exact number of lice found on a body during World War 1 as lice infestations were prevalent among soldiers in unsanitary conditions. It is known that soldiers often suffered from severe lice infestations leading to discomfort, skin infections, and disease.
What is a group of soldiers known as?
A group of soldiers is known as a platoon when it consists of 15-30 soldiers, a company when it consists of 80-250 soldiers, and a battalion when it consists of around 300-1,200 soldiers.
What are the different types of combine soldiers?
The different types of Combine soldiers are Overwatch Soldiers, Elite Soldiers, and Overwatch Elites. Overwatch Soldiers are the most common, equipped with standard weaponry. Elite Soldiers are more advanced, with stronger armor and weapons. Overwatch Elites are the most powerful, being heavily armored and equipped with powerful weapons.
What did Marie curie do to help out in World War I?
Marie Curie established mobile radiography units to provide X-ray services to diagnose injuries of soldiers in World War I. She trained women as radiographers and used her knowledge of radiation to assist with medical treatments in the battlefield. Additionally, she raised funds and awareness for her mobile units to support the war effort.
What foot infections did soldiers in Vietnam suffer from?
One foot infection that soldiers in Vietnam suffered from was an infection called trench foot. Also, many soldiers in Vietnam suffered from basic fungal infections on their feet.
What helped Columbus convince Queen Isabella to pay for his voyage?
Spain had many soldiers available to help it profit from exploration.
What problem did soldiers face at the beginning of the war?
i do not no
What problems did soldiers face at the beginning of the war?
i do not no
What problems did Americans soldiers face at the beginning of the war?
American soldiers had little training and few supplies.
What were two reasons soldiers died during the civil war?
being shot and infections
What is another name for cavalrymen beginning with c?
Other names for cavalrymen are be horse soldiers or mounted soldiers. I don't know of any in English beginning with C; you might use chargers.
What helped Columbus convince queen Isabella to pay for his vogage?
Spain had many soldiers available to help it profit from exploration.
Why did so many soldiers die of infections?
Many soldiers died of infections during wars, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries, due to poor sanitation, inadequate medical care, and a lack of understanding about germ theory. Conditions in military camps were often unsanitary, leading to the rapid spread of infectious diseases. Additionally, limited access to antibiotics and vaccines meant that even minor wounds could become life-threatening infections. The combination of these factors resulted in high mortality rates from infections among soldiers.
What problems did American soldiers face at the beginning of the Spanish-American War?
American soldiers had little training and few supplies.
What word beginning with v do you use for soldiers who have survived a war?
Veterans.
What do you call the soldiers of our body?
The soldiers of our body are called white blood cells. They help defend the body against infections and foreign invaders by detecting and eliminating them.
