91 - Ancient Antibiotics
The Curious Clinicians
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Exploring the Origins of Penicillin and Ancient Antibiotics
Exploring the historical significance of the first clinical dose of penicillin given to Albert Alexander in 1941, his remarkable recovery, and the broader impact of penicillin during World War Two. The chapter also delves into ancient antibiotic use, with evidence of tetracycline exposure in a North African culture from 350 CE.
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