title: The discovery of penicillin: so many get it wrong.
abstract: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in September 1928, the most likely date being Monday 3 September on his return from holiday in Suffolk. This discovery has attracted more myths and misinformation than probably any other in the history of medicine.
authors.affiliation: f.w.e.d@btinternet.com
authors.forename: F W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Diggins
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D049673:History, 20th Century; D016519:Hospitals, Religious / Q000266:history; D009113:Muramidase / Q000266:history; D010406:Penicillins / Q000266:history*
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins; D009113:Muramidase