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What is an antibiotic? Give two examples.


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Antibiotics

  1. Antibiotics are chemical compounds produced by certain microorganisms.
  2. They include a variety of strong medications that are used to treat bacteria-related disorders.
  3. Antibiotics either kill or slow bacteria growth.
  4. Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections such as the common cold, flu, and cough.
  5. Antibiotics have significantly enhanced our ability to treat severe diseases like plague, whooping cough, and leprosy.
  6. The first antibiotic discovered was penicillin.

Examples:

  1. Penicillin
  2. Streptomycin

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