Microorganisms
How many microorganisms live in and on the human body?
100 trillion
What happens when you take antibiotics?
it kills the bacteria in your gut
What happened to the mice who had less bacteria in their gut microbime?
they got sick
good
What happened to patient 23?
What happened to the mice with a normal gut microbiome?
They didn't get as sick as the ones with not as much bacteria in their gut
Why is it good to have a lot of good bacteria healthy?
so you stay healthy
How can you get sick like patient 23?
by having less bacteria in your gut microbiome
What did the mice get sick with?
a salmonella infection
What happens if you have not a lot of bacteria in your gut microbiome?
more room for bad bacteria
How did they cure patient 23?
with a fecal transplant
How many mice did they test?
20
How small are microorganisms?
too small to be seen with the eye
What symptoms did patient 23 complain about when he took the antibiotics?
stomach pain diarrhea and bloating
Why is having a healthy gut microbiome important?
So you won't get sick