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What is Penicillin Used For? A Guide to Its Uses and History

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First discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, penicillin was one of the first antibiotics and revolutionized modern medicine by providing a potent weapon against bacterial infections. This powerful group of drugs is still widely prescribed today, though advancements have led to many semi-synthetic variations used to combat specific bacteria.