Alexander Fleming Francisco
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Did Alexander fleming won an award?
He did not receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discovery until 1945.
How did he accidentally discovered penicillin?
In 1928 Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, made from the Penicillium notatum mold.
Why was the discovery of penicillin so important back then?
In 1928 there was a lot of bacterial diseases that were hard to cure and a lot people died.
When was penicillin first used?
The antibiotic that Alexander Fleming was not used until 1928.
How many lives did penicillin saved?
it is estimated that penicillin saved 80.000.000 to 200.000.000 lives. Penicillin has saved, and is still saving, millions of people around the world.
