Children under 2 years of age who take antibiotics have a higher risk of asthma, respiratory allergies, eczema, celiac disease, obesity, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a study co-authored by researchers from the Mayo Clinic and Rutgers.<\/p>\n
In a study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers examined 14,572 children born between 2003 and 2011 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Seventy percent of them were prescribed at least one antibiotic in their first two years, primarily for respiratory or ear infections. <\/p>\n
The results are consistent with the hypothesis that the composition of the microbiome\u2014the trillions of beneficial microorganisms living in and on our bodies\u2014plays a crucial role in the early development of immunity, metabolism, and behavior.<\/p>\n
“The development of drug-resistant bacteria is an example of an unintended consequence of antibiotic overuse,” said co-author Martin Blaser, director of the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine at Rutgers. “The increasing prevalence of health conditions that begin in childhood has raised concerns about antibiotic exposure during critical developmental stages because of its impact on the microbiome.” <\/p>\n
While previous studies have examined the link between antibiotics and individual diseases, this is the first to look at the association across many conditions. The study found that antibiotics were associated with metabolic diseases (obesity, overweight), immunological diseases (asthma, food allergies, hay fever), and cognitive disorders or conditions (ADHD, autism), although the effects varied among different antibiotics. Cephalosporins were associated with the highest risk for several diseases, particularly autism and food allergies. <\/p>\n
The researchers also found that the risk increased with more frequent administration of antibiotics and with earlier administration\u2014particularly within the first 6 months.<\/p>\n
“The findings from Olmsted County provide evidence of broad and delayed effects of early-life antibiotic exposure and should change physician practice regarding the frequency of antibiotic prescriptions, especially for mild illnesses,” Blaser said.<\/p>\n
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https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2020\/11\/201116075732.htm<\/p>\n
Association of Infant Antibiotic Exposure With Childhood Health Outcomes
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