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18.6 Bacterial Diseases and Antibiotics 18.6 18.6 Bacterial Diseases and Antibiotics KEY CONCEPT Understanding bacteria is necessary to prevent and treat disease. Some bacteria cause disease. Bacteria cause disease by invading tissues or making toxins. A toxin is a poison released by an organism. Normally harmless bacteria can become destructive. may colonize new tissues immune system may be lowered Normally harmless bacteria can become destructive. * * * * 18.6 Bacterial Diseases and Antibiotics