Antimicrobial Exposure and Risk for Incident Major Depressive Disorder
Antibacterial exposure was associated with increased risk for a depressive disorder. These findings are consistent with emerging literature and support the need for further research investigating a causal relationship between antibacterial exposure and risk for adverse mental health outcomes.
Authors
- BRUCE K. ALEXANDER (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4090-2274)
- H.E. Thelander
- Brian C. Lund (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5191-728X)
- Brett Heintz
- L. S. Watson
Institutions
- University of Iowa (US)
- Iowa City VA Health Care System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Published
- 2025-04-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/jcp.0000000000002004
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.58