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To: aknahow who wrote (7318)9/25/1998 12:15:00 PM
From: Robert K.  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 17367
 
Important (positive or negative)>>>Local radio news in my area is reporting a story to this effect.
1>new antibiotic nearing the end phase of human testing that kills a wide range of bacteria resistant to antibiotics.
Works in a novel way and resistance is not expected to occur.
>>Thats all I can remember as best I can remember.
name of drug or company not mentioned
 



To: aknahow who wrote (7318)9/25/1998 2:03:00 PM
From: Robert K.  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 17367
 
Story again> about a 30 to 40 second spot>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Something like>>>>
There may be a new class of drugs to fight resistant infections, or superbugs. The drug(s) act in a unique way to kill bacteria and may never be able to develop resistance. At the american society of
microbiologist meeting (thats Icaac) researchers are now completing final tests on humans before they seek fda approval.
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Thats pretty much what is coming over the air. Good luck