"Scientists at The University of Manchester have shown for the first time how antibiotics can predispose the gut to avoidable infections that trigger bowel disease in mice." Read more...
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New research reveals further insights into the potential harm of antibiotic treatment by showing it can promote pathogens by disrupting oxygen levels and fiber processing in the gut lining.
Nearly a third of antibiotics prescribed in doctors' offices, emergency rooms and hospital-based clinics in the United States are not needed, according to the most in-depth study yet to examine the use and misuse of these life-saving drugs.1 in 3 antibiotics prescribed in U.S. are unnecessary, major study finds. Lena Sun. The Washington Post. May 3, 2016. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2016/05/03/1-in-3-antibiotics-prescribed-in-u-s-are-unnecessary-major-study-finds/?tid=sm_fb
Resistance can actually be encoded in some bacteria and viruses, Gordon said, making it easier for the bacteria to multiply in the face of antibiotics. But other resistance stems results from a bacteria’s genetic mutation or acquired resistance from another bacteria species.
