What are the differences between antibodies and antibiotics?

An infection involves the colonization of tissues in the body by bacteria, viruses or fungi. During the infection process, the infectious agent enters the body, identifies cells containing specific factors that facilitate infection, and then colonizes cells or tissues, leading to disease. read more

Another major difference between antibodies and antibiotics is in their respective origins. Antibodies are naturally produced in the body by immune system cells. In response to an invading pathogen, the stimulation of the immune system triggers the synthesis of antibodies that can be used to fight off its infection. read more

16 Antibodies are special chemicals produced by the body to fight the disease-causing microbes that enter the body. read more