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In which way has the study of biology helped us to control infectious diseases?

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Advancements achieved in biological science have helped us to control infectious diseases by:
(i) Discovery of vaccines and their timely use in immunization programmes have helped in controlling and even eradicating certain infectious diseases.
(ii) Discovery of antibiotics and many other drugs helped to treat a number of infectious diseases.
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