Diarrhea and use of antibiotics: case study
Diarrhea is a common side effect of antibiotics, and it may compromise their efficacy, especially if ...
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When bacteria and parasites attack the gut microbiota
Viruses are not the only causes of diarrhea: there are other enteric pathogens (microorganisms infect...
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The gut microbiota is a mix of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi…) making up a complex environ...
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Although they are not part of the standard treatment for gastroenteritis, probiotics7 could play a ro...
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Viruses, bacteria, parasites: causes behind gastrointestinal infections are varied. The main associat...
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What causes these disorders? Among all infectious agents responsible for viral gastroenteritis, two v...
Find out moreExpert Interview : Dr Julie Lemale
Dr. Julie Lemale is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Armand Trousseau Hospital (AP-HP, Paris) an...
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