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Good gut bacteria vs bad: what we learnt about antibiotic resistance from a community in Nairobi

2026-10-15T14:04:38.000Z

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  • Years of antibiotic use have fuelled a rise in bacteria that can survive antibiotics.
  • These antibiotic resistant bacteria are competing with and displacing other bacteria that are naturally present in the human gut, where they play a critical role in maintaining good health.
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  1. The Conversation · Africa — Good gut bacteria vs bad: what we learnt about antibiotic resistance from a community in Nairobi
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