Gut Microbes January 2022 PMID 33651651

Association between antibiotics and gut microbiome dysbiosis in children: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lucy McDonnell, Alexander Gilkes, Mark Ashworth, Victoria Rowland, Timothy Hugh Harries, David Armstrong, Patrick White

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Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 12 studies to explore how antibiotics impact gut microbiome diversity, richness, and composition in children aged 0-18, finding that antibiotic use often reduces microbiome diversity and richness, especially with macrolides like azithromycin.
  • Results showed significant decreases in microbiome diversity and richness in children treated with antibiotics, along with increases in certain bacteria such as Proteobacteria; macrolides caused longer-lasting effects compared to penicillin.
  • The study highlights the importance of considering potential microbiome dysbiosis when prescribing antibiotics to children, as such disruptions are linked to various diseases including asthma, juvenile arthritis, type 1 diabetes, Crohn’s disease, and mental illnesses.]

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This review sought to systematically examine the research into the association between antibiotic exposure and pediatric gut microbiome disruption. https://t.co/MwwjtJoQHW

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This review sought to systematically examine the research into the association between antibiotic exposure and pediatric gut microbiome disruption. https://t.co/MwwjtJoQHW

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Association between antibiotics and gut microbiome dysbiosis in children: systematic review and meta-analysis. - McDonnell L et al. - https://t.co/k9mJPOP6NU #microbiome

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