At which age is it believed that antibiotic administration provides the highest risk of causing dysbiosis
A)prenatally
B)in the infant
C)in the adolescent
D)in the middle aged adult
E)in the geriatric

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The infant stage is when the gut microbiome is developing, and antibiotic administration during this time can interfere with the natural development of the microbiome, leading to dysbiosis. Antibiotic administration during other stages of life can also disrupt the microbiome, but the consequences may not be as severe as during infancy. Prenatal antibiotic administration can also potentially impact the developing microbiome.

At Which Age Is It Believed That Antibiotic Administration Provides