19 Jul THE IMPACTS OF ANTIBIOTIC-CLAVULANATE ON THE HUMAN MICROBIOTA
To maximise the efficiency of antibiotics, working against the proliferation of harmful bacteria, the chemical “clavulanic acid” has been introduced to the medical industry working alongside penicillin branches to prevent bacterial resistance. But, after research, it is evident that its impacts are detrimental to bacteria that present a mutualistic relationship with the human body,such as the ones in the gut microbiota, producing essential vitamins for the overall protection of the site and for the efficiency of our digestion.Given the acid and antibiotic combination is commonly prescribed and belongs to the WHO Essential Medicines List for children,there is an urgent need for further scientific research to prevent the growth of monopoly pharmaceutical companies at the cost of patients.
Category: CHEMISTRY — Country: LUXEMBOURG — Year: 2021
Sophia Simao Avelino
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