One of the side effects of antibiotics that may cause malabsorption syndrome is:
A
Changing the normal structure of the intestine
B
Changing the normal food intake
C
Changing the normal flora of the intestine
D
Changing the normal intake of fluid.
Correct Option:
C
Explanation
Broad-spectrum antibiotics can disturb the normal intestinal microbiota. This can affect vitamin production, digestion, colonization resistance, and intestinal function, and in some situations can contribute to diarrhea and malabsorption. Therefore, alteration of the normal intestinal flora is the relevant adverse effect.
