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Antibiotics have become more widely prescribed and used to treat Ulcerative Colitis and other forms of IBD. As with any medication, especially prescription medications, it is important to only use antibiotics as directed by a physician. Antibiotic overuse has been linked to an increase in antibiotic resistant diseases and an increase in IBD cases, specifically.
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