Antibiotic therapy to reduce the likelihood of developing post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome

摘要

The present invention provides for methods of preventing IBS, preventing long term irregular bowel pattern, reducing the likelihood of developing or having IBS, reducing the likelihood of developing or having long term irregular bowel pattern, mitigating IBS, mitigating long term irregular bowel pattern and reducing the likelihood of developing non-ulcer dyspepsia. The methods comprise providing an antibiotic and administering the antibiotic to a subject in need thereof.