Antibiotics may weaken immunity in malnourished babies

This study looks at whether giving unnecessary antibiotics to malnourished infants with diarrhea harms their immune system's ability to fight future infections. Researchers will compare two groups of 150 Bangladeshi infants: one group receives only supportive care, while the other gets usual care including antibiotics. The team will track immune cell activity, antibody production, and reinfection rates for one year.