GK QUESTION#3971
Consider the following statements about Penicillin:
1. It was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928 and is regarded as the first "miracle drug."
2. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as throat infections, meningitis, and syphilis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Answer
C. Both 1 and 2
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Explanation
Both statements are correct in this historical usage. Fleming discovered penicillin’s antibacterial action in 1928; later work by Florey, Chain and colleagues enabled clinical use. Often called the first antibiotic miracle drug, penicillin preparations treat susceptible bacterial infections, including syphilis and selected throat or meningeal infections. Not every infection at these sites is penicillin-sensitive.