What was the result of the development of antibiotics on the outcome of World War II?
1 Answer
Mar 3, 2017
Increase in allied troop survival rates after being wounded in action due to synthetic penicillin
Explanation:
Chain and Foley developed synthetic penicillin in 1942, this was available to allied forces and drastically reduced the death rate of wounded troops - the single biggest killer prior to this was infection cause by the would itself or post operative infection
Prior to Penicillin Sulpha Powder (Silfonamide) was used as a primary anti-bacterial treatment but it was less effective than penicillin and also had a far higher rate of serious reaction to the drug
Therefore the survival chances of allied troops were greater than the enemy allowing troops to return to action quicker and as a by product improving morale
