Which of the following statements is $NOT$ true regarding antibiotics?
- AThe first antibiotic was discovered by Alexander Fleming.
- BThe term 'antibiotic' was coined by $S$. Waksman in $1942$.
- CSome individuals are allergic to specific antibiotics.
- DEvery antibiotic is effective against all types of pathogens.
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