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Antibiotics are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. The first antibiotic, penicillin, was discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming. Major classes of antibiotics include bactericidal, which kill bacteria, and bacteriostatic, which stop their growth. Antibiotics can be classified based on their spectrum of activity against bacteria and their mechanism of action. While antibiotics are effective treatments, overuse has led to increased antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
- Author
- Siraj Jan Soomro
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- EN