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Unexpected side effect: How common medications clear the way for pathogens

Unexpected side effect: How common medications clear the way for pathogens

The human intestine is home to a dense network of microorganisms, known collectively as the gut microbiome, which actively helps to shape our health. The microorganisms help with digestion, train the immune system and protect us against dangerous intruders. However, this protection can be disrupted, and not just by antibiotics, which—when used for treatment—are intended to prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

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