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Can antibiotics affect the growth and development of a child?
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Sometimes: Unfortunately antibiotic abuse is all too common. You need to be sure that the use of an antibiotic is absolutely necessary.They can lead to bowel yeast infection that can influence the overall health of the child.
Answered 3/26/2013
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