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Which is the first discovered antibiotic?

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Penicillin.

Penicillins are a group of antibacterial drugs that attack a wide range of bacteria. They were antibiotics that were discovered. The discovery and manufacture of penicillins have changed the face of medicine, as these drugs have saved millions of lives.

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