antibiotic
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This dual activity was particularly surprising because plastic degradation and antibiotic breakdown are usually considered separate biological functions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
"You end up hunting for a decent length of antibiotic courses that will give you some relief," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
The antibiotic is among those used to treat plague in countries that see cases each year, helping to contain outbreaks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Patients with blood cancers who receive stem cell transplants are often hospitalized for several weeks while undergoing chemotherapy and antibiotic treatment.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
I yank my hands away and open the tube of antibiotic cream.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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However, antibiotics that target a wide range of bacteria can upset the delicate balance of microorganisms in the gut.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
This includes new antibiotics and antivirals, as well as antifungals—anti-anything that could be used against us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Chronic UTIs are infections where symptoms do not go away, and do not clear with a short course of antibiotics.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
For more frequent breakouts, they might prescribe higher-strength regimens such as antibiotics or medicines with tretinoin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
She said many defectors arrive infected with tuberculosis that has never been treated with antibiotics.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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Power Prefix: Anti
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Words to Live By: Bio
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Four Power Prefixes: anti-, con-, inter-, and uni-.
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