Sir Almroth Wright strongly supported Fleming's findings, but despite this, most army physicians over the course of the war continued to use antiseptics even in cases where this worsened the condition of the patients.
Kuigi Sir Almroth Wright Flemingi avastusi toetas, kasutas enamik sõjaväearste Esimeses maailmasõjas endiselt antiseptikume isegi siis, kui need patsientide seisukorda halvendasid.