antibiotic
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A musical exploring the global threat of antibiotic resistance has made its London premiere, featuring a chorus of 60 NHS healthcare workers.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
On average, the test can determine which antibiotic will be effective in about 5.85 hours.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Testing revealed the most common species was penicillium chrysogenum, famous because it is used to produce the penicillin antibiotic but it can cause allergic reactions or infections in people with compromised immune systems.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
The drug is designed as a more powerful and efficient version of the widely used antibiotic vancomycin.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
Adams and the other nurses had to remove their dressings and put fresh antibiotic ointment over the burned area every twenty-four hours.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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