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What are antibiotics and how have they improved health

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Antibiotic medications are used to kill bacteria, which can cause illness and disease. They have made a major contribution to human health. Many diseases that once killed people can now be treated effectively with antibiotics. However, some bacteria have become resistant to commonly used antibiotics.


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Antibiotics help prevent or destroy microorganisms such as bacteria, and therefore help stop infections/diseases.
Many illnesses that used to be untreatable are now able to be treated using antibiotics
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