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Slide 1Bacterial Drug Resistance Discovery of penicillin 1929. –Sir Alexander Fleming. –Accidental mold contamination. Chinese, Egyptians, Europeans used moldy food to…

Bacterial Drug Resistance Discovery of penicillin 1929. Sir Alexander Fleming. Accidental mold contamination. Chinese, Egyptians, Europeans used moldy food to treat infections.…

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