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The Accidental Discovery
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Who discovered the first antibiotic?

  • Howard Florey
  • Sir Alexander Fleming (correct)
  • The mice
  • The young researchers

    • What did Howard Florey initially believe he had discovered?

  • A new type of bacteria
  • A lethal dose of streptococci bacteria
  • A powerful enzyme (correct)
  • A mouse treatment

    • Why was the first patient to test penicillin scratched by a rose thorn?

  • He was a soldier in World War II (correct)
  • He was gardening
  • He got into a fight
  • He accidentally fell on a rose bush

    • Who was devastated by the patient's relapse and passing away?

    <p>Florey's team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the team decide to focus their efforts on after the patient's passing away?

    <p>Helping children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was penicillin tested on wounded soldiers?

    <p>In 1943</p> Signup and view all the answers

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