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Antibiotic capsules. Rows of capsules containing an antibiotic drug. Antibiotics treat infection by killing bacteria.

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See related article:

"Infective Endocarditis: Rationale for Revised Guidelines for Antibiotic Prophylaxis" pp. 63–68.