Historical Events tagged with "penicillin"
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First American Patient Receives Penicillin Treatment
Anne Miller was the first American treated with penicillin by Orvan Hess and John Bumstead in 1942. The treatment was administered for a severe infection following a miscarriage. This groundbreaking procedure took place at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, marking a pivotal moment in medical history as penicillin moved from laboratory to practical use.
Continue ReadingDiscovery of Penicillin by Alexander Fleming
In a moment of serendipity, Alexander Fleming discovered a mold that killed bacteria while working in his laboratory. He noticed that a petri dish had been contaminated with a blue-green mold, later identified as Penicillium notatum. The mold prevented the growth of surrounding bacteria, sparking his curiosity. This observation eventually led to the development of penicillin, the first true antibiotic, revolutionizing modern medicine and greatly enhancing the treatment of bacterial infections.
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