What type of medication is commonly prescribed for infections?

Antibiotics are a class of medications specifically designed to combat bacterial infections. They work by targeting bacteria, inhibiting their growth, or killing them outright. This makes them the first line of treatment for various bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and pneumonia.

In contrast, antihistamines are typically used to treat allergic reactions and symptoms rather than infections; analgesics provide pain relief but don't address infections directly; and antivirals are used to manage viral infections, not bacterial ones. Therefore, antibiotics are the appropriate choice for treating infections that are bacterial in nature.