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They discovered Nystatin - first announced in 1949 National Academy of Sciences meeting - later patent issued for production by E.R Squibb. Nystatin was the first antibiotic that worked for fungal disease. It was isolated from a soil sample (bacterium named after farm of Henry Nourse, Streptomyces noursei. L. Arenella (Source of this info: Alcamo's Fundamentals of Microbiology, 7th Edition; there are apparently various spellings for Rachel out there - Rachael being the other one!)
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Who is Elizabeth Lee Hazen?
Elizabeth Lee Hazens was born 1885 in Rich, Mississippi. She was a microbiologist who worked with Rachel Fuller Brown to discover nystatin- the first antibiotic for treating fungal infections.
What did Rachel Fuller Brown and Elizabeth Hazen discover about antibiotics during their research?
Some of the antibiotics they discovered did indeed kill the fungus; however, they also killed the test mice.
How was Rachel Fuller Brown honored for her work?
Brown received numerous awards individually and with her research partner, Elizabeth Hazen.
What contribution to infection control was made by Elizabeth Lee Hazen and Rachel Brown?
Brown purified the antibiotic which was patented under the name nystatin. In 1954, the antibiotic became available in pill form. Hazen and Brown continued their research and discovered two other antibiotics
What did Brown and Hazen discover about a microorganism found in Virginia?
Hazen located a microorganism on a farm in Virginia, and Brown's tests indicated that the microorganism produced two antibiotics, one of which proved effective for treating fungus and candidiasis in humans.
When was Elizabeth Lee Hazen born?
Elizabeth Lee Hazen was born on 1885-08-24.
When did Elizabeth Lee Hazen die?
Elizabeth Lee Hazen died on 1975-06-24.
What happened to the parents of Elizabeth Lee Hazen?
Elizabeth Lee Hazen's parents died when she was four years old. She and her siblings were then raised by their relatives.
What state did Elizabeth Lee Hazen die in?
Mississippi
Why was Elizabeth Lee Hazen famous?
Elizabeth is famous because she help a lot people
What has the author Elizabeth Hazen Willborn written?
Elizabeth Hazen Willborn has written: 'Manual for the homemaker/home health aide' -- subject(s): Home care services, Home health aides
What name was the purified antibiotic discovered by Brown and Hazen patented under?
Brown purified the antibiotic which was patented under the name nystatin.
