You got it OIO.
U.S. had the first anti-biotic, penecillin. The Germans only had sulfa powder. But the Russians had the bacteriophage, a virus that infects and kills bacteria.
In the 1800s, infections from gunshot wounds killed more people than the actual gunshots. The U.S's penecillin and Russias bacteriophages gave these countries a marked advantage over the Germans and Japanese.
Penecillin doesn't work anymore, and over 100,000 people a year die from infections picked up in hospitals. Super bacteria are bacteria that we have no know cure for, and they are starting to become more common. Phages are being studied once again because they can evolve to keep up with the bacteria.
Just as an interesting side note, honey is an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal substance. Ancient Romans used it to treat battle wounds. Personally, I use it in my coffee.
