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Sumatriptan is used to treat acute migraine headaches in adults. It is not used to prevent migraine headaches and is not used for cluster headaches. Sumatriptan works in the brain to relieve the pain from migraine headaches. It belongs to the group of medicines called triptans.
Cirrhosis is usually a result of liver damage from conditions such as hepatitis B or C, or chronic alcohol use. The damage done by cirrhosis typically cannot be undone. But if caught early enough and depending on the cause, there is a chance of slowing it with treatment.
Edward Jenner discovered the vaccine for smallpox in 1798.
The first antibiotic (penicillin) was discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming in the year 1929, which was first isolated by Alexander Fleming from a fungus called Penicillium.
Antony Von Leeuwenhoek was the first person to discover bacteria in 1670. It happened because he was trying to look at pond water with his magnifying lens and was able to see many large bacteria.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was known for his observation of bacteria and protozoa in the late 17th century.