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by level headed on November 8th, 2009
Broad spectrum means they are not targeting a specific group of bacteria. In the stomach, there are many bacteria known as the intestinal Flora. The broad spectrum kills the good and bad bacteria, damaging the balance of the intestinal flora. This leads to other illnesses.
by Moley the contrary female dragon on November 8th, 2009
Gut active antibiotics kill off all the necessary natural bacteria that keep the digestion and gut healthy.
Thrush is often a result of taking oral antibiotics of the penicillin family. Live yoghourt is often advised to correct this or a medication for the thrush.+5
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by molly.michalov on December 9th, 2010
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The Latest Antibiotic Resistant Organism, Time to Implement Phage Therapy?
by mdGreg on September 14th, 2010
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Where in the house are you most likely to find bacteria?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on October 11th, 2010
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why should we use thio's for cultures
by melindagamble on December 7th, 2010
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what are nitrosifying bacteria (as opposed to nitrifying bacteria?)
by Victoria_O1762 on November 3rd, 2010
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You're reading Patients who have to take broad spectrum antibiotics for a prolonged period of time often expierence gastrointestinal upset and develop fungal infections. What might be responsible for these side effects?
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