Ask HN: Safety of Antibiotics1 points·by neposesame·8 years ago·0 commentsI'm scheduled for a minor surgical procedure which isn't quite necessary (I can happily live without it).What bothers me is that I'm supposed to ingest antibiotics every day for a week after the procedure.I have been told that topical (i.e on skin) application of the antibiotics isn't an option.I worry about the long term consequences of whatever effect they'd have on gut bacteria.Is my worry justified?0 commentsPost comment—
What bothers me is that I'm supposed to ingest antibiotics every day for a week after the procedure.
I have been told that topical (i.e on skin) application of the antibiotics isn't an option.
I worry about the long term consequences of whatever effect they'd have on gut bacteria.
Is my worry justified?