The term 'lactic acid bacteria'is used to describe a broad group of Gram-positive, non-
sporing rods and cocci, usually non-motile, that utilize carbohydrates fermentatively and …

Given that Lactobacillus has been reported to be the causative pathogen in many types of
infection despite debate regarding the organism's clinical significance, a literature review …

Probiotic agents are increasingly used for the treatment and prevention of a variety of
infectious and inflammatory conditions. They are generally safe, but complications of …

There is in 1993 no proven medical indication of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for therapy or
immunomodulation in man. However, within the bulk of publications, rigorous trials have …

Lactobacillus spp. are ubiquitous commensals of the normal human flora that are only
occasionally found in clinical infections. Their role in human disease is established for …

A case of Lactobacillus casei endocarditis that occurred on a Carpentier-Edwards porcine
valve is reported. A review of the literature, which yielded 23 other reports of endocarditis …

Los alimentos además de ser una fuente de nutrientes, a menudo constituyen un medio de
cultivo ideal para la multiplicación microbiana. Las bacterias acido lácticas (BAL) son …

Aeromonas spp. have become recognized as intestinal human pathogens. However,
despite the ubiquitous distribution of Aeromonas spp. and their ability to proliferate in food …

For decades, probiotics have been used for the prevention and treatment of a wide range of
diseases. However, their consumption may not be totally risk free. Due to this, many …

Lactobacilli are low-virulence, commensal organisms of the gastrointestinal and
genitourinary tracts and are commonly used as “probiotic supplements.” Herein, we describe …