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How accurate are the results of bacterial overgrowth syndrome (sibo) testing? are antibiotics the best treatment?

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I have not heard Re-: Bacterial overgrowth Syndrome is not a well defined entity as far as I know. So you need to tell us some details of what is your medical history and how is this condition bothering you?? Then we might be able to help you further.

Answered 8/4/2017

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