Antibiotics Use is Associated with Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
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Antibiotic use may increase colorectal cancer risk by altering the gut microbiota. Indeed, emerging data support a pathogenic role of certain bacteria, such as Fusobacterium nucleatum, in colon carcinogenesis (1,2). Although it is well known that factors such as excess body fat and dietary factors, could alter the gut microbiome, the use of antibiotics can have a more disruptive effect (3).
Antibiotics Use is Associated with Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Antibiotics Use is Associated with Increased…
Antibiotics Use is Associated with Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Antibiotic use may increase colorectal cancer risk by altering the gut microbiota. Indeed, emerging data support a pathogenic role of certain bacteria, such as Fusobacterium nucleatum, in colon carcinogenesis (1,2). Although it is well known that factors such as excess body fat and dietary factors, could alter the gut microbiome, the use of antibiotics can have a more disruptive effect (3).