Spectrum of activity:
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Gram-positive
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Gram-negative
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Details of activity:
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Active against Salmonella Typhi, Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholerae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus viridans and Staphylococcus aureus
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Description:
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Natural product from Polystictus sanguineus (also by Polyporus sp.); non-haemolytic and no pyrogenic effect to human when administered via intramuscular injection in human; clinical trials in Calcutta hospitals (1944-1946) of the crude extract had been reported
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Institute where first reported:
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Indian Health Institute and Laboratories Ltd. (Beliaghata Calcutta)
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Year first mentioned:
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1944
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Development status:
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Experimental
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