THE EFFECT OF ANTIBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS ON THE MORPHOFUNCTION OF THE COLON IN CHILDREN WITH PNEUMONIA

Abstract

The research explores the combined use of antibiotics and probiotics in the treatment of pediatric pneumonia, with a particular focus on their effects on the gut microbiota and the overall recovery process. Pneumonia in children often requires antibiotic treatment, which, while effective in eliminating pathogens, can disrupt the balance of gut microbiota, leading to adverse gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea and dysbiosis. These disturbances can negatively affect the recovery of young patients, prolonging hospital stays and complicating their clinical outcomes. This study highlights the potential of probiotics to counteract the negative effects of antibiotics by restoring gut flora and improving immune system function. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that can help maintain or restore a healthy microbial balance, preventing antibiotic-associated gastrointestinal symptoms and enhancing the body's natural defenses. The research underscores the role of probiotics in reducing the side effects of antibiotic therapy, thereby facilitating faster recovery and reducing the risk of secondary infections.