Antibiotic
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The question seems to be a search query related to antibiotics, which are medications used to treat bacterial infections. The user might be looking for information on their types, uses, effects, or mechanisms.
Answer
Medicines used to fight bacterial infections.
Antibiotics are medicines used to fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.
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Antibiotics are medicines used to fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.
More Information
Antibiotics revolutionized medicine and have saved countless lives since their widespread use began in the 20th century. They are ineffective against viral infections like the flu or common cold.
Tips
A common mistake is using antibiotics for viral infections, which is ineffective and contributes to antibiotic resistance.
Sources
- Antibiotics - MedlinePlus - medlineplus.gov
- Antibiotic - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Antibiotics: What To Know - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
