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Since 1955, the FDA has approved 12 medicines made from small protein pieces (peptides) that can fight bacteria and fungi. These are important medicines doctors use to treat serious infections.
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FDA-Approved Antibacterials and Echinocandins
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2025 Feb 7The study directly confirms that the FDA has approved exactly 12 peptide-based antimicrobial or antifungal drugs since 1955, matching the claim exactly. It also describes these drugs as important for treating serious infections.
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