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How antibiotics work

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Answer: Any substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms.

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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

blocking protein production in bacteria

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