Several seriously epidemic viral diseases of earlier centuries were then incurable 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

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Hydrating drinks that include high concentrations of salts and glucose can help prevent severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances in patients with severe vomiting and diarrhea caused by viral diseases. This can prevent fatal outcomes and aid in recovery. Antiviral medications may be useful in treating the viral infection, but they do not address the dehydration issue. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses. Intravenous feeding and medication to prevent blood loss may be helpful in some cases, but are not specific to addressing the dehydration caused by viral illnesses.

Several Seriously Epidemic Viral Diseases of Earlier Centuries Were Then