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What are Antibiotics....??

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Answered by JennieRocks
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An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Answered by rakeshkarri79
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a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.

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What are antibiotics and how do they work? Any substance that inhibits the growth and replication of a bacterium or kills it outright can be called an antibiotic. Antibiotics are a type of antimicrobial designed to target bacterial infections within (or on) the body.

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