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Antibiotics

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The Importance of Understanding Lesser-Known Bacteria

In this chapter, they discuss the different types of bacteria and highlight the importance of understanding the lesser-known bacteria, such as Clostridium. They mention the rise of gonorrhea, which is becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance. They then go on to explain how antibiotics work by killing bacteria through interacting with their metabolism.

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