antibiotic
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There is an antibiotic available that is known to curb symptoms, which Clare heard has helped a friend.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Poop jokes and memes aside, cyclosporiasis is a serious parasitic foodborne intestinal illness whose symptoms include nausea, fatigue, and explosive diarrhea that can last weeks or even months without antibiotic treatment.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Her previous work has explored how soil contributes to the spread of antibiotic resistance.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
The recommended treatment is a prescription antibiotic, sold under brand names including Bactrim or Septra, taken for seven to 10 days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Adams and the other nurses had to remove their dressings and put fresh antibiotic ointment over the burned area every twenty-four hours.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
The doctor diagnosed her with laryngitis, external and prescribed antibiotics.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
When bacteria are repeatedly exposed to antibiotics, strains that can survive the drugs may spread, making infections more difficult to treat.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
A second group received the antibiotics metronidazole and amoxicillin.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
"Demonstrating that it's possible to treat severe periodontitis by modulating the body's own response is new and relevant information that helps preserve antibiotics for when they are truly indispensable," says Feres.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
I'd be taking antibiotics for a couple of weeks, but other than that I'd be fine.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
Vocabulary lists containing antibiotic
Power Prefix: Anti
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Four Power Prefixes: anti-, con-, inter-, and uni-.
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