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Increased use of antibiotics may predispose to Parkinson’s disease

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Higher exposure to commonly used oral antibiotics is linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease according to a recently published study. The strongest associations were found for broad spectrum antibiotics and those that act against against anaerobic bacteria and fungi. The timing of antibiotic exposure also seemed to matter.

Source: ScienceDaily.com