One of the Earliest Antimicrobials Isolated from a Bacterium Was

question 75

Multiple Choice

One of the earliest antimicrobials isolated from a bacterium was

• A) penicillin.
• B) ampicillin.
• C) streptomycin.
• D) Salvarsan.
• E) tetracycline.

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Bronchitis

Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tree.

Asthma

An allergic reaction to a substance resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty in breathing.

Wheezing

A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, often associated with difficulty breathing and often heard with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other lung diseases.

Senses

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