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space_iio t1_iu5w87c wrote

as if doctors needed more reasons to pump you up with antibiotics

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atapes t1_iu5wj2g wrote

It might be the other way around. The use of antibiotics might contribute to the chances of allowing bacteria like this one raise in numbers and create issues.

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Chaonic t1_iu63460 wrote

I hope this finally creates the incentive to conventional use of bacteriophages.

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djauralsects t1_iu6bftr wrote

I thought I came up with this idea in high school in the 1980's. Apparently the Soviet Union did a fair amount of research at the time and the idea seems to be gaining traction again.

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Evsala t1_iu5whn3 wrote

This is more likely a candidate for a fecal transplant.

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ohnostepsister t1_iu5zky0 wrote

Yes I agree. I’ve watched all seasons of House so I am qualified to make this medical determination.

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jmaybon t1_iu694sg wrote

It literally says in the article antibiotics aren’t recommended to treat this as it removes good & bad bacteria in the gut and won’t reverse the condition once it’s started.

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2pc-w-biscuit t1_iu6748h wrote

as if anti-science idiots needed any reason at all to gaslight people without even reading the article

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