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Oral Rehydration Therapy

India · Science / Medicine. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1971Date range
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1971

Dilip Mahalanabis1971

Bongaon · Science / Medicine

Dilip Mahalanabis uses oral rehydration solution extensively during a cholera outbreak among refugees, demonstrating its practical life-saving value.

Names involved

Dilip Mahalanabis

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