Understanding Medical History: What is the Oldest Antibiotic?
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Ancient Nubian skeletons dating back to 350-550 CE contain traces of the antibiotic tetracycline, suggesting some form of early, potentially unknowing, use of antibiotic-producing bacteria. However, the question of what is the oldest antibiotic in the modern medical context is far more complex, with different claims depending on the definition used.
