I understand they kill bacteria – but why only bacteria? What’s the difference between a bacteria cell and a me cell?
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It depends on which antibiotic and which bacteria. In short, most antibiotics either alter the genetic replication process of the bacteria themselves or they mess with the cell wall permeability of the bacteria causing the cells to rupture. Your own immune system still does work in getting rid of bacteria, antibiotics just prevent rapid proliferation of the bacteria.
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