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Penicillin is a group of β-lactam antibiotics originally obtained from Penicillium moulds, principally P. chrysogenum and P. rubens. The mechanism of action of penicillin is similar to that of other β-lactam antibiotics, such as cephalosporins and carbapenems. Penicillin has a range of practical applications, including the treatment of bacterial infections and the prevention of infection in surgical wounds.