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This review compares infectious disease treatments from 40 years ago to today. While some advances exist, resistant organisms and opportunistic infections present new challenges in modern medicine.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical History
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Review of a 40-year-old medical textbook chapter on infectious diseases.
  • Comparison of historical and contemporary infectious disease management and understanding.
  • Highlights the evolution of medical knowledge and treatment modalities over four decades.