What are the uses of antibiotics?

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Antibiotics are a type of antimicrobial medicine that works by suppressing the growth of bacteria and is used to treat and prevent bacterial illnesses.
Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals.
When used to treat viral infections, such as the common cold or flu, they are ineffective.

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