Antibiotics

Antibiotics are powerful medicines used to treat bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by either killing the bacteria or preventing them from multiplying. Antibiotics can be life-saving because they can be used to treat serious, potentially deadly infections. They are also used to prevent infections, including before and after surgery or to treat chronic diseases. Antibiotics are widely prescribed, but it’s important to use them only when necessary, as their overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance, meaning that bacteria can become resistant to their effects and more difficult to treat.