I’m interested in learning about how antibiotics function to fight infections. Can someone provide a simple explanation of how antibiotics work? I’d like to understand the mechanisms by which they kill bacteria or inhibit their growth. Any insights into the basics of antibiotic action would be appreciated!
Antibiotics work by disrupting specific processes or structures that are essential for the survival and growth of bacteria, while minimally affecting human cells. They target and interfere with bacterial cell wall formation, protein synthesis, DNA replication, or other vital bacterial functions, ultimately killing or inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cells.