How does cefixime affect the gut microbiota and what potential consequences does its use have on the balance of gut bacteria, possibly leading to secondary infections like C. difficile?
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How does cefixime affect the gut microbiota and what potential consequences does its use have on the balance of gut bacteria, possibly leading to secondary infections like C. difficile?
Cefixime, a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, can disrupt the balance of gut microbiota by killing beneficial bacteria, raising the risk of C. difficile infections.