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Who Discovered the World's First Antibiotic in 1928?

This British scientist discovered the world's first antibiotic in 1928, revolutionizing modern medicine. Who is he?

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Who discovered the world's first antibiotic in 1928?

Alexander Fleming, a Scottish-born British scientist, discovered penicillin in 1928 when he noticed a mould was killing bacteria on a forgotten petri dish in his lab.

What is the answer to this antibiotic trivia question?

The answer is Alexander Fleming. He discovered penicillin, the world's first antibiotic, and shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for the breakthrough.

What was the first antibiotic ever discovered?

The first antibiotic was penicillin, identified by Alexander Fleming in 1928 from the Penicillium mould. It went on to save millions of lives.