Millions wrongly labelled with penicillin allergy, pharmacists warn
Many people are needlessly avoiding the most common antibiotics, which are the most effective. Source link
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Kilmarnock kit pays tribute to inventor of penicillin
The world’s first antibiotic was discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, who studied in the town. Source link
Family to tell first penicillin patient’s story at conference
PC Albert Alexander was the first patient to receive the newly-discovered antibiotic in 1941. Source link
AMR is a threat to global development: Urgent multi-sectoral actions needed
The adverse repercussions of AMR are already being felt on the global and national realization of TB eradication. By Dr. Shibu Vijayan Alexander Fleming’s chance discovery of the first antibiotic – penicillin has shaped human history. It ushered in better health outcomes that subsequently enabled development. However, like many times in our human history, we … Read more