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What is the primary use of antibiotics?
What is the primary use of antibiotics?
- Treating viral infections
- Killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria (correct)
- Preventing fungal infections
- Treating parasitic infections
Which ancient population has histological evidence of tetracycline use?
Which ancient population has histological evidence of tetracycline use?
- Sudanese Nubia (350-550 CE) (correct)
- Roman Empire
- Ancient China
- Ancient Greece
What was the source of the antibiotic found in the ancient X-Group population from Sudanese Nubia?
What was the source of the antibiotic found in the ancient X-Group population from Sudanese Nubia?
- Bread
- Honey
- Nubian beer (correct)
- Wine
In 1640, who advised that molds have a curative effect when applied to infections?
In 1640, who advised that molds have a curative effect when applied to infections?
What did Ernest Duchesne submit for the doctorate degree in 1897?
What did Ernest Duchesne submit for the doctorate degree in 1897?
What is the primary purpose of antibiotics?
What is the primary purpose of antibiotics?
Which ancient population has histological evidence of tetracycline use?
Which ancient population has histological evidence of tetracycline use?
Who tied the source of the antibiotic to the Nubian beer?
Who tied the source of the antibiotic to the Nubian beer?
What did John Parkington advise in 1640?
What did John Parkington advise in 1640?
In 1897, what did Ernest Duchesne submit the thesis for?
In 1897, what did Ernest Duchesne submit the thesis for?