Furry friends fight gut bugs: study tests if pets shield against antibiotic side effects
NCT ID NCT05622721
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether having close contact with pets can help keep your gut healthy while taking antibiotics and lower the risk of a serious infection called C. difficile. Researchers will follow 200 adults getting dental implants who need antibiotics, checking their gut bacteria and any signs of C. difficile over 90 days. The goal is to understand if sharing microbes with pets can protect against antibiotic-related gut problems.
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The Robert Schattner Center, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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