MacGregor, G., Smith, A.J., Thakker, B. and Kinsella, J. (2002) Yoghurt biotherapy: contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients? Postgraduate Medical Journal, 78(920), 366 -367. (doi: 10.1136/pmj.78.920.366)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/pmj.78.920.366
Abstract
A fatal case of Lactobacillus rhamnosus septicaemia after prolonged oral vancomycin for recalcitrant Clostridium difficile infection is reported. The patient was immunosuppressed with cyclophosphamide and steroids for Sjögren's syndrome. The administration of Lactobacillus spp as "biotherapy" may be hazardous in such circumstances.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Kinsella, Professor John |
| Authors: | MacGregor, G., Smith, A.J., Thakker, B., and Kinsella, J. |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RK Dentistry |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
| Journal Name: | Postgraduate Medical Journal |
| Journal Abbr.: | Postgrad. Med.Jj. |
| Publisher: | B M J Group |
| ISSN: | 0032-5473 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1469-0756 |
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