Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4164394 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2016 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Repeated exposure to antibiotics early in life, especially β-lactam agents, is associated with increased weight and height. If causality of obesity can be established in future studies, this further highlights the need for restrictive antibiotic use and avoidance of prescriptions when there is minimal clinical benefit.
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Authors
Catherine A. MSc, Lotte BSc, John PhD, Monique PhD, Carel MD, PhD, Ilja C.W. PhD,