What was the major impact of Domagk's work?
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Breakthrough in bacterial infections
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Domagk's work in the early 1930s was a breakthrough in the treatment of bacterial infections. He discovered the antibacterial effects of prontosil, which was later developed into sulfa drugs, the first generation of antibiotics. Sulfa drugs were used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, and meningitis. They saved countless lives and helped to usher in a new era of modern medicine.
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