The First Use of Penicillin in the United States

  1. Charles M. Grossman, MD
  1. From Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, Oregon.

    Abstract

    The first use of penicillin in the United States occurred in 1942 and saved a moribund patient who had β-hemolytic streptococcal sepsis. Some of the circumstances involved in obtaining and using the drug are described.

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    • Potential Financial Conflicts of Interest: None disclosed.

    • Requests for Single Reprints: Charles M. Grossman, MD, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, 1015 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210.

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    1. Ann Intern Med July 15, 2008 vol. 149 no. 2 135-136
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