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Can broad spectrum antibiotic kill firmicute bateria?
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Sure, but...: ...this is not an effective long-term strategy to reduce obesity! Broad-spectrum antibiotics promote growth of resistant organisms and C.difficile, while decimating your healthy gut flora.
Answered 3/9/2016
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