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An alternative to antibiotics

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Antibiotics are among the greatest achievements of medical science. But lately the former multipurpose weapon fails in the battle against infectious diseases. Bacteria are increasingly developing resistance to antibiotics. Researchers have now found a therapeutic equivalent which could replace penicillin and related pharmaceuticals.

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Tags: Infectious Disease, Infection, Disease and Condition, Antibiotic, disease, Science, Medical

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