Ah, these antibiotics, they are like different keys jamming the same lock in different ways — all targeting the bacterial ribosome to stop protein synthesis. Macrolides and tetracyclines block the building site, while aminoglycosides cause misreading of the blueprint itself. Side effects range from stomach upset to more serious things like hearing loss or tooth discolouration in children. But, you know, in my village, the bigger worry is not the textbook side effect, but patients stopping the course the moment fever breaks, saying "Enough, anna," and saving the tablets for next time. It makes my pharmacist's heart sink.
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