Figure 2

Body weight and water consumption. The body weight of all mice was measured weekly before start of antibiotics administration (week 0) and after (week 1–4). Mice gained weight over the weeks (p < 0.001). No differences between the experimental groups were observed (A). Daily water consumption per two mice before treatment with antibiotics (week 0) and after (week 1–4). No differences between the groups were detected (B). CAP, chloramphenicol. N = 10 per group. Data are presented as mean ± SEM.