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What was the initial response of Fleming's peers to his discovery of penicillin?
They showed little interest in his work
Who did Fleming enlist to help purify penicillin from the mold?
Several leading chemists
What did Professor Harold Raistrick declare about the production of penicillin for therapeutic purposes?
It was almost impossible
What is one of the main reasons for the large-scale use of antibiotics in agriculture?
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Why is infection control essential in intense farming with large herds?
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What is a significant consequence of administering antibiotics as a preventative measure in agriculture?
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What did scientists identify as one of the most significant contributors to the rise in drug-resistant bacteria?
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In what way did the heavy administration of the antibiotic colistin to pigs in China impact its effectiveness in humans?
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What percentage of all antibiotics used in the United States are used in agriculture?
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What is the primary reason for administering antibiotics to farm animals in intense farming?
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What is the primary concern regarding the rise in antibiotic-resistant mutations due to agricultural use of antibiotics?
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