In "Day We Discovered Cause of 'White Death,'" Dr. Howard Markel highlights how the medical profession benefits from advancements in understanding diseases like tuberculosis, which historically caused significant mortality. One cause-and-effect relationship can be observed in the passage where the discovery of the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis led to improved treatment methods, ultimately reducing mortality rates and enhancing public health. Additionally, a claim-counterclaim relationship appears when Markel discusses skepticism about vaccine efficacy; some professionals expressed doubts, while others asserted the overwhelming success of vaccines in eradicating diseases. This dynamic illustrates how the medical profession continually evolves through both debate and discovery, ultimately benefiting from increased knowledge and improved health outcomes.
Use the passages "Day We Discovered Cause of 'White Death'"
by Dr. Howard Markel to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.
Using both texts, use evidence to support the inference that the medical profession benefits from several points of view. Provide at least 1 example of a cause-and-effect relationship, and 1 example of a claim-counterclaim relationship across the texts to support your inference. Use 3–5 sentences.
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