Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 13 - Antimicrobial Therapy - Explorations On The Web - Page 404: 2

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Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin in his lab in 1928. His discovery greatly impacted the world of medicine. It was discovered that penicillin is capable of killing harmful bacteria including streptococcus, meningococcus and the diphtheria bacillus. Penicillin was used during World War II which reduced number of deaths. Penicillin is the most widely used antibiotic in the world of medicine.

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Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin in his lab in 1928. His discovery greatly impacted the world of medicine. It was discovered that penicillin is capable of killing harmful bacteria including streptococcus, meningococcus and the diphtheria bacillus. Penicillin was used during World War II which reduced number of deaths. Penicillin is the most widely used antibiotic in the world of medicine.
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