Jefferson Dermatologist Quoted in Reuters Article About Link Between Oral Antibiotics for Acne Treatment and Sore Throats
According to a new study, young adults who take oral antibiotics for acne may be more likely to get sore throats. Long-term use of antibiotics might change the balance of bacteria in the throat, allowing infection-causing strains to multiply.
In a Reuters article, Dr. Guy Webster, a dermatologist at Jefferson Medical College, comments on this study, noting that while changes in throat bacteria is one possible explanation for the sore throats, another is that the antibiotics are causing a slightly upset and bloated stomach, and that stomach acid could be coming up and irritating the throat. He adds, "It's not a warning sign of anything evil going on, that's for certain."
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Publication: Reuters
Published: 11/21/2011