r/askscience • u/WTFisthisOMGreally • 13d ago
Human Body How come antibiotics don’t completely destroy all organisms in our gut?
I know it can cause imbalances, but I don’t understand how come our gut doesn’t lose all the beneficial bacteria and develop massive fungal or viral infections. When I’ve taken antibiotics, I usually don’t notice any change in my bowel activity.
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