1h 18min, jul 12, 1943 y - Penecillin: Development and Distribution
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Penicillin was used to treat bacterial infections during World War II. Penicillin reduced the number of deaths and amputations caused by infected wounds among the allied forces, which saved 12% -15% of lives. In July 1943, the War Production Board developed a plan for the mass distribution of penicillin stocks to the allied troops fighting in Europe. [6]Added to timeline:
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1h 18min, jul 12, 1943 y
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~ 82 years ago