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antibiotic

[an-ti-bahy-ot-ik, -bee-, an-tee-, -tahy-] / ˌæn tɪ baɪˈɒt ɪk, -bi-, ˌæn ti-, -taɪ- /


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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

For Moses, one of the most notable parts of the finding is that the research did not begin as a direct search for a new antibiotic.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 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

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

The first new successful antibiotic in a decade is tested on 8 January 2016.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

Despite the promising results, the researchers stress that omega-3 and aspirin should not yet be viewed as a routine replacement for antibiotics in severe periodontitis.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

Surprisingly, using antibiotics together with omega-3 and ASA did not produce any additional benefit over either strategy alone.

From Science Daily Aug. 30, 2026

Broad-spectrum antibiotics are designed to act against many different types of bacteria, which is why they can produce substantial changes in the gut microbial community.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

King Harald V of Norway's health has worsened, the palace has said, as he remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bacterial infection in his bloodstream.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

After a couple of days of rest and some antibiotics, what indeed had turned out to be a nasty ear infection for Malia cleared up, returning our toddler to her normal bouncy state.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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