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antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic Resistance – Mechanisms and Incidence

Antibiotic resistance has become a major public health threat worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The overuse and misuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can cause severe infections and even…

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Alexander Fleming – Penicillin (1928)

Penicillin is one of the most significant and celebrated discoveries in the history of medicine. It is an antibiotic that has been used for many decades to treat bacterial infections, and it has saved countless lives since its discovery in…

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Gerhard Domagk – Prontosil (1932)

Prontosil is a sulfa drug and the first commercially available antibacterial agent. It was discovered by the German chemist and Nobel laureate Gerhard Domagk in 1932 while working for the Bayer company. The discovery of Prontosil and its widespread use…

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antibiotic stewardship

Antibiotic Stewardship in Laceration Care

Antibiotic stewardship is an increasingly important topic in healthcare, as we face the growing concern of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), antibiotic-resistant bacteria is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development…

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