Antibiotics

What does "Antibiotics" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Antibiotics are a type of medicine that fights infections caused by bacteria. They work by either killing the bacteria or stopping them from multiplying. This helps the body's natural immune system to fight the bacterial infection. Antibiotics are used to treat various types of bacterial infections such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and some types of pneumonia.

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