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Hi....hlo.meaning of antibiotics​

Answer 1

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Antibiotics are chemicals which are used to kill bacteria

Answer 2

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• Antibiotics are medicines that treat infections by killing bacteria. They don't work on viruses, like the flu.

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Why Antibiotics are used?

• Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infections.
• They are not effective against viral infections, such as the common cold or flu.

• Antibiotics should only be prescribed to treat health problems: that are not serious but are unlikely to clear up without antibiotics – such as acne.

How do antibiotics kill bacteria?

• Antibiotics fight bacterial infections either by killing bacteria or slowing and suspending its growth.
• They do this by: attacking the wall or coating surrounding bacteria. interfering with bacteria reproduction.

What to avoid while on antibiotics?

• Foods that must be avoided while on antibiotic treatment include grapefruit, foods rich in calcium, and alcohol.
• Grapefruit contains compounds known as furanocoumarins, which interfere with how the liver and intestines break down the medicine and filter out toxins.

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