Antibiotics' hidden impact: study probes effects beyond fighting infection

NCT ID NCT02707042

Summary

This study aimed to understand how common antibiotics affect the body's natural systems in healthy people. Researchers gave 108 healthy adults either amoxicillin, azithromycin, or no drug, and then measured changes in their gut bacteria, immune system, and metabolism. The goal was to gather detailed information on the side effects of antibiotics beyond just fighting infections.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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