The Microbiome Balance Quiz

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What can cause an unbalanced microbiome?

Taking antibiotics or antifungals can cause an unbalanced microbiome.

What are the consequences of an unbalanced microbiome?

An unbalanced microbiome can result in increased risk of infections, including healthcare-associated and antimicrobial-resistant infections.

What is the importance of understanding relationships and interactions within microbial communities?

Understanding relationships and interactions within microbial communities is critical for preventing infections and their spread, improving antibiotic and antifungal use, and slowing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

How can therapeutics focused on microbial ecology help protect against infections?

<p>Therapeutics focused on microbial ecology can protect against infections by preserving a person's microbiome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can research on the microbiome help achieve?

<p>Research on the microbiome can help people live longer, healthier lives by developing treatments that protect against infections and antimicrobial resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers