Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs - Clinical Case Study: Antibiotic Overkill - Questions - Page 289: 1

Answer

Extended use of antibiotics disrupted natural biome balance of her body by killing beneficial microbes also. This lead to the symptoms observed due to lack of functionality provided by beneficial microbes.

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