Question

What are antibiotics?

Answer 1

hi.....Antibiotics, also called antibacterials, are a type of antimicrobial drug used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

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Answer 2

Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight certain infections and can save lives when used properly. Antibiotics either stop bacteria from reproducing or destroy them.

Before bacteria can multiply and cause symptoms, the body's immune system can usually kill them.

The first antibiotic was penicillin.