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Study suggests no link between antibiotic exposure and autoimmune diseases in children

A large-scale study published in PLOS Medicine found no association between early life antibiotic exposure and the development of autoimmune diseases in children. Researchers analyzed data from over 4 million Korean children and discovered no increased risk of Type 1 diabetes, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, or other autoimmune conditions.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateAug 21, 2025