Antibiotics specifically treat infections caused by bacteria, such as Staph., Strep., or E. coli., and either kill the bacteria (bactericidal) or keep it from reproducing and growing (bacteriostatic). And remember, antibiotics do not work against viral infections, like a cold, most coughs or COVID. When should I use an antibiotic? More @Wikipedia
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