But in 1918, antibiotics did not exist, and many people died of secondary bacterial infections. In 1957, antiviral drugs did not exist, and mechanical ventilators were less common.

但是，1918年还没有抗生素，很多人死于继发细菌感染。1957年还没有抗病毒的药物而且医学通风设备也不常用。

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They also have antiviral and antibacterial effects, acting like antibiotics and can work well especially against fungal infections.

它们还有抗病毒抗菌的效果，尤其是对抗真菌感染。

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However, if recent research pays off, doctors may be able to add the antiviral equivalent of broad-spectrum antibiotics to their anti-virus arsenals.

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During the 1980s and '90s, Schering-Plough refined its focus on four key therapeutic areas and integrating new technologies to achieve important pharmaceutical advances in antihistamines, corticosteroids, antibiotics, anti-infectives and antiviral products.

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