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Understanding if Being on Antibiotics Can Lower Your Immune System

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According to research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, antibiotic use can make immune cells, like neutrophils, less effective at fighting off infections. This and other related findings help explain if being on antibiotics can lower your immune system and the complex mechanisms involved in this process.