What is abx in medical terms?

ABX is an abbreviation for antibiotics, which are a class of medications used to treat bacterial infections. Antibiotics work by targeting and killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria in the body. They can be broad-spectrum, meaning they work against a wide range of bacterial types, or narrow-spectrum, targeting specific types of bacteria. Common antibiotics include penicillin, tetracyclines, macrolides, aminoglycosides, cephalosporins, and fluoroquinolones. The use of antibiotics is important in fighting bacterial infections but overuse and misuse may lead to antibiotic resistance, making it more difficult to treat infections in the future. Hence, it is essential to use antibiotics only as prescribed by a medical professional.