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Reduction in microbial diversity leading to dysbiosis
Increased resistance to infections due to antibiotics
Direct damage to the intestinal lining by antibiotics
Enhanced production of beneficial metabolites by remaining bacteria
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Antibiotics kill many bacteria, so the number of different species drops. Other options are incorrect because People think antibiotics make the body stronger against infections, but they mainly remove bacteria, including helpful ones; Antibiotics target bacterial cells, not human intestinal cells.
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The human microbiome refers to the diverse microbial communities living in and on the human body. Advances in DNA sequencing technologies have enabled the study of these microbial populations, revealing their impact on human health, immune response, metabolism, and disease states.
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The human microbiome refers to the diverse microbial communities living in and on the human body. Advances in DNA sequencing technologies have enabled the study of these microbial populations, revealing their impact on human health, immune response, metabolism, and disease states.
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