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What's in a Name? Etymology and History of Antibacterials and Antifungals

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The development of antimicrobials represents some of the most storied and transformative scientific milestones of the modern era. This review provides an overview of their historical development and etymologic roots, highlighting their enduring contributions to contemporary medicine and public health.

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofag440

Authors: Chad Beisel, Monica Donnelley, Pegah Capaul, Tanya Savenka, Ashly Nham, Matthew Gosen, James Lewis, Michael Barbachyn, Angel N Desai, George R Thompson

Institutions: University of California Davis Medical Center, Oregon Health & Science University, University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Historical Medical Research and Treatments

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,053

OpenAlex ID: W7202376586

FWCI: 4.555

Cites: 186

Cited by: 1

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