antibiotic
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A musical exploring the global threat of antibiotic resistance has made its London premiere, featuring a chorus of 60 NHS healthcare workers.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
While the plant reduced antibiotic levels in the water, it sometimes increased how quickly fish absorbed them.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026
Testing revealed the most common species was penicillium chrysogenum, famous because it is used to produce the penicillin antibiotic but it can cause allergic reactions or infections in people with compromised immune systems.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
"So I hope people are reassured that we are managing it, antibiotic provision is there, we're standing up vaccination and general risk is low even if the disease itself is very serious."
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
They're all lined up so neatly on the bathroom counter: the vacuum-packed dressings coated with topical pain reliever, the latex-free surgical tape, the hydrogen peroxide, the prescription-grade antibiotic gel.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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