Bacteria are found almost everywhere in the body, and most types are harmless or even beneficial to bodily function (Novitt-Moreno). While it is important to have these bacteria in the body, pathogenic invaders can cause serious illness. Pathogenic bacteria work by actually attacking a part of the victim's body or releasing toxic waste products into the body. Bacteria are unicellular and contain all the cellular mechanisms necessary to live, grow and reproduce (Novitt-Moreno). This means that when treating a bacterial infection, it is crucial to have a highly specific antibiotic that can destroy the unwanted one