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By Mayo Clinic staffAnyone who undergoes antibiotic therapy is at risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. But you're more likely to develop problems if you:
- Are an older adult
- Have had surgery on your intestinal tract
- Have recently been in a hospital or nursing home
- Have a serious underlying illness, such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease