Unexpected effect of famous antibiotic on fungal microbiota

Until recently, antibiotics had been thought to promote fungal growth. However, a study published in Microbiome suggests that amoxicillin/clavulanic acid reduces the gut mycobiota’s fungal load. This unexpected effect is undoubtedly linked to an increase in Enterobacteriaceae species and reveals the delicate balance between bacteria and fungi in the gut microbiota.