Table of Contents I. What are Antibiotics? II. History III. Common Uses for Antibiotics IV. How to Properly Use Antibiotics a. Side Effects V. Type of Antibiotics What are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are common medications used in the treatment of antibacterial infections. Infections occur when microorganisms enter a person’s body. These organisms then use the human body to reproduce and colonize, creating an infection. Bacterial, viral, and fungal infections may be spread through: Skin