Safety Assessment of Probiotics

Probiotic prophylaxis in predicted severe acute pancreatitis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Besselink, M. G., van Santvoort, H. C., Buskens, E., Boermeester, M. A., van Goor, H., Timmerman, H. M., Nieuwenhuijs, V. B., Bollen, T. L., van Ramshorst, B., Witteman, B. J., et al. (2008) · The Lancet · doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(08)60207-x · Cited by 1,367 · see citing works

Molecular Screening of Enterococcus Virulence Determinants and Potential for Genetic Exchange between Food and Medical Isolates

Eaton, T., & Gasson, M. J. (2001) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.67.4.1628-1635.2001 · Cited by 945 · see citing works

Probiotic use in clinical practice: what are the risks?

Boyle, R. J., Robins-Browne, R. M., & Tang, M. L. (2006) · The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.1093/ajcn/83.6.1256 · Cited by 776 · see citing works

Adhesion and aggregation properties of probiotic and pathogen strains

Collado, M. C., Meriluoto, J., & Salminen, S. (2008) · European Food Research and Technology · doi:10.1007/s00217-007-0632-x · Cited by 603 · see citing works

<i>Lactobacillus</i> Sepsis Associated With Probiotic Therapy

Land, M. H., Rouster-Stevens, K., Woods, C. R., Cannon, M. L., Cnota, J., & Shetty, A. K. (2005) · Pediatrics · doi:10.1542/peds.2004-2137 · Cited by 599 · see citing works

Oral Probiotics Prevent Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Neonates

Bin-Nun, A., Bromiker, R., Wilschanski, M., Kaplan, M., Rudensky, B., Caplan, M., & Hammerman, C. (2005) · The Journal of Pediatrics · doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.03.054 · Cited by 590 · see citing works

Probiotics during pregnancy and breast-feeding might confer immunomodulatory protection against atopic disease in the infant

Rautava, S., Kalliomäki, M. A., & Isolauri, E. (2002) · Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · doi:10.1067/mai.2002.120273 · Cited by 566 · see citing works

Safety of Probiotics That Contain Lactobacilli or Bifidobacteria

Borriello, S. P., Hammes, W. P., Holzapfel, W. H., Marteau, P. R., Schrezenmeir, J., Vaara, M., & Valtonen, V. (2003) · Clinical Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1086/368080 · Cited by 550 · see citing works

Recommendations for the health monitoring of rodent and rabbit colonies in breeding and experimental units

Nicklas, W., Baneux, P. J. R., Boot, R., Decelle, T., Deeny, A., Fumanelli, M., & Illgen-Wilcke, B. (2002) · Laboratory Animals · doi:10.1258/0023677021911740 · Cited by 547 · see citing works

Probiotic supplementation for the first 6 months of life fails to reduce the risk of atopic dermatitis and increases the risk of allergen sensitization in high-risk children: A randomized controlled trial

Taylor, A. L., Dunstan, J. A., & Prescott, S. L. (2007) · Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2006.08.036 · Cited by 538 · see citing works

Randomized clinical trial of specific lactobacillus and fibre supplement to early enteral nutrition in patients with acute pancreatitis

Oláh, A., Belágyi, T., Issekutz, Á., Gamal, M., & Bengmark, S. (2002) · British Journal of Surgery · doi:10.1046/j.1365-2168.2002.02189.x · Cited by 493 · see citing works

Introduction of a Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) approach for assessment of selected microorganisms referred to EFSA - Opinion of the Scientific Committee: Introduction of a Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) approach for assessment of selected microorganisms referred to EFSA - Opinion of the Scientifi

(EFSA), E. F. S. A. (2007) · EFSA Journal · doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2007.587 · Cited by 479 · see citing works

Pathogenic relevance of Lactobacillus: A retrospective review of over 200 cases

Cannon, J. P., Lee, T. A., Bolanos, J. T., & Danziger, L. H. (2005) · European Journal of Clinical Microbiology &amp; Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1007/s10096-004-1253-y · Cited by 478 · see citing works

Probiotics during the first 7 years of life: A cumulative risk reduction of eczema in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Kalliomäki, M. A., Salminen, S., Poussa, T. A., & Isolauri, E. (2007) · Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2006.12.608 · Cited by 453 · see citing works

Characterization of Bacillus Probiotics Available for Human Use

Duc, L. H., Hong, H. A., Barbosa, T. M., Henriques, A. O., & Cutting, S. M. (2004) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.70.4.2161-2171.2004 · Cited by 434 · see citing works

<i>Lactobacillus</i> Bacteremia, Clinical Significance, and Patient Outcome, with Special Focus on Probiotic <i>L. Rhamnosus</i> GG

Salminen, M. K., Rautelin, H., Tynkkynen, S., Poussa, T., Saxelin, M., Valtonen, V., & Jarvinen, A. (2004) · Clinical Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1086/380455 · Cited by 426 · see citing works

<i>Lactobacillus</i> Bacteremia during a Rapid Increase in Probiotic Use of <i>Lactobacillus rhamnosus</i> GG in Finland

Salminen, M. K., Tynkkynen, S., Rautelin, H., Saxelin, M., Vaara, M., Ruutu, P., Sarna, S., Valtonen, V., & Järvinen, A. (2002) · Clinical Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1086/342912 · Cited by 419 · see citing works

Antibiotic Resistances of Starter and Probiotic Strains of Lactic Acid Bacteria

Hummel, A., Hertel, C., Holzapfel, W. H., & Franz, C. M. A. P. (2006) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.02105-06 · Cited by 392 · see citing works

Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Probiotics for Primary Prevention: No Clinical Effects of Lactobacillus GG Supplementation

Kopp, M., Hennemuth, I., Heinzmann, A., & Urbanek, R. (2008) · PEDIATRICS · doi:10.1542/peds.2007-1492 · Cited by 386 · see citing works

Reduced incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis associated with enteral administration of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium infantis to neonates in an intensive care unit

Hoyos, A. B. (1999) · International Journal of Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1016/s1201-9712(99)90024-3 · Cited by 385 · see citing works

Clinical trial: multispecies probiotic supplementation alleviates the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and stabilizes intestinal microbiota

KAJANDER, K., MYLLYLUOMA, E., RAJILIĆ‐STOJANOVIĆ, M., KYRÖNPALO, S., RASMUSSEN, M., JÄRVENPÄÄ, S., ZOETENDAL, E. G., DE VOS, W. M., VAPAATALO, H., & KORPELA, R. (2008) · Alimentary Pharmacology &amp; Therapeutics · doi:10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03542.x · Cited by 367 · see citing works

Antimicrobial susceptibilities of Lactobacillus, Pediococcus and Lactococcus human isolates and cultures intended for probiotic or nutritional use

Klare, I., Konstabel, C., Werner, G., Huys, G. R. B., Vankerckhoven, V., Kahlmeter, G., Hildebrandt, B., Müller-Bertling, S., Witte, W., & Goossens, H. (2007) · Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy · doi:10.1093/jac/dkm035 · Cited by 365 · see citing works

Liver Abscess Due to aLactobacillus rhamnosusStrain Indistinguishable fromL. rhamnosusStrain GG

Rautio, M., Jousimies-Somer, H. R., Kauma, H., Pietarinen, I., Saxelin, M., Tynkkynen, S., & Koskela, M. (1999) · Clinical Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1086/514766 · Cited by 327 · see citing works

Taxonomy of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.

Dellaglio, F., & Felis, G. E. (2005) · Cited by 319 · see citing works

Two cases of Lactobacillus bacteremia during probiotic treatment of short gut syndrome

Kunz, A. N., Noel, J. M., & Fairchok, M. P. (2004) · Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition · doi:10.1097/00005176-200404000-00017 · Cited by 319 · see citing works

Dietary Probiotic Supplementation Enhances Natural Killer Cell Activity in the Elderly: An Investigation of Age-Related Immunological Changes

Gill, H. S., Rutherfurd, K. J., & Cross, M. L. (2001) · Journal of Clinical Immunology · doi:10.1023/a:1010979225018 · Cited by 304 · see citing works

Role of commercial probiotic strains against human pathogen adhesion to intestinal mucus

Collado, M. C., Meriluoto, J., & Salminen, S. (2007) · Letters in Applied Microbiology · doi:10.1111/j.1472-765x.2007.02212.x · Cited by 303 · see citing works

Antibiotic susceptibility profiles of new probiotic Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains

Zhou, J. S., Pillidge, C. J., Gopal, P. K., & Gill, H. S. (2005) · International Journal of Food Microbiology · doi:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2004.05.011 · Cited by 301 · see citing works

The biosynthesis and functionality of the cell-wall of lactic acid bacteria.

Delcour, J., Ferain, T., Deghorain, M., Palumbo, E., & Pascal Hols, A. (1999) · PubMed · Cited by 286 · see citing works

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG bacteremia associated with probiotic use in a child with short gut syndrome

De Groote, M. A., Frank, D. N., Dowell, E., Glode, M. P., & Pace, N. R. (2005) · Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal · doi:10.1097/01.inf.0000154588.79356.e6 · Cited by 284 · see citing works

Antibiotic resistance spread in food

Perreten, V., Schwarz, F., Cresta, L., Boeglin, M., Dasen, G., & Teuber, M. (1997) · Nature · doi:10.1038/39767 · Cited by 267 · see citing works

Lactobacillus endocarditis caused by a probiotic organism

Mackay, A. D., Taylor, M. B., Kibbler, C. C., & Hamilton-Miller, J. M. T. (1999) · Clinical Microbiology and Infection · doi:10.1111/j.1469-0691.1999.tb00144.x · Cited by 264 · see citing works

In vitro adherence and other properties of lactobacilli used in probiotic yoghurt-like products

Schillinger, U., Guigas, C., & Holzapfel, W. H. (2005) · International Dairy Journal · doi:10.1016/j.idairyj.2004.12.008 · Cited by 262 · see citing works

Probiotic Bacteria in the Management of Atopic Disease: Underscoring the Importance of Viability

Kirjavainen, P. V., Salminen, S., & Isolauri, E. (2003) · Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition · doi:10.1097/00005176-200302000-00012 · Cited by 262 · see citing works

The biosynthesis and functionality of the cell-wall of lactic acid bacteria

Delcour, J., Ferain, T., Deghorain, M., Palumbo, E., & Pascal Hols, A. (1999) · Antonie van Leeuwenhoek · doi:10.1023/a:1002089722581 · Cited by 262 · see citing works

Possible Role of Catheters in Saccharomyces boulardii Fungemia

Hennequin, C., Kauffmann‐Lacroix, C., Jobert, A., Viard, J., Ricour, C., Jacquemin, J. L., & Berche, P. (2000) · European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1007/s100960050003 · Cited by 253 · see citing works

Seven cases of fungemia with Saccharomyces boulardii in critically ill patients

Lherm, T., Monet, C., Nougière, B., Soulier, M., Larbi, D., Gall, C. L., Caen, D., & Malbrunot, C. (2002) · Intensive Care Medicine · doi:10.1007/s00134-002-1267-9 · Cited by 239 · see citing works

In Vivo Transfer of the vanA Resistance Gene from an Enterococcus faecium Isolate of Animal Origin to an E. faecium Isolate of Human Origin in the Intestines of Human Volunteers

Lester, C. H., Frimodt‐Møller, N., Sørensen, T. L., Monnet, D. L., & Hammerum, A. M. (2006) · Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy · doi:10.1128/aac.50.2.596-599.2006 · Cited by 238 · see citing works

Probiotics for treating eczema

Boyle, R. J., Bath-Hextall, F. J., Leonardi‐Bee, J., Murrell, D. F., & Tang, M. L. K. (2008) · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006135.pub2 · Cited by 231 · see citing works

Viability and diversity of probiotic Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium populations included in commercial fermented milks

Gueimonde, M., Delgado, S., Mayo, B., Ruas‐Madiedo, P., Margollés, A., & Reyes‐Gavilán, C. G. D. L. (2004) · Food Research International · doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2004.04.006 · Cited by 228 · see citing works

Lactobacillus bacteremia, species identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility of 85 blood isolates

Salminen, M. K., Rautelin, H., Tynkkynen, S., Poussa, T., Saxelin, M., Valtonen, V., & Jarvinen, A. (2006) · Clinical Infectious Diseases · doi:10.1086/500214 · Cited by 218 · see citing works

Outbreak of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Subtype boulardii Fungemia in Patients Neighboring Those Treated with a Probiotic Preparation of the Organism

Cassone, M., Serra, P., Mondello, F., Girolamo, A., Scafetti, S., Pistella, E., & Venditti, M. (2003) · Journal of Clinical Microbiology · doi:10.1128/jcm.41.11.5340-5343.2003 · Cited by 215 · see citing works

Public health issues arising from microbiological and labelling quality of foods and supplements containing probiotic microorganisms

Hamilton‐Miller, J., Shah, S. A., & Winkler, J. T. (1999) · Public Health Nutrition · doi:10.1017/s1368980099000282 · Cited by 201 · see citing works

The Safety of Two Bacillus Probiotic Strains for Human Use

Sorokulova, I. B., Pinchuk, I. V., Denayrolles, M., Осипова, И. Г., Huang, J. M., Cutting, S. M., & Urdaci, M. C. (2007) · Digestive Diseases and Sciences · doi:10.1007/s10620-007-9959-1 · Cited by 196 · see citing works

The efficacy and safety of heat‐killed Lactobacillus paracasei for treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis induced by house‐dust mite

Peng, G., & Hsu, C. (2005) · Pediatric Allergy and Immunology · doi:10.1111/j.1399-3038.2005.00284.x · Cited by 185 · see citing works

Assessment of antibiotic susceptibility within lactic acid bacteria strains isolated from wine

Rojo‐Bezares, B., Sáenz, Y., Poeta, P. A. C. Q. D., Zarazaga, M., Ruiz‐Larrea, F., & Torres, C. (2006) · International Journal of Food Microbiology · doi:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2006.06.007 · Cited by 179 · see citing works

Recurrent Septicemia in an Immunocompromised Patient Due to Probiotic Strains of Bacillus subtilis

Oggioni, M. R., Pozzi, G., Valensin, P. E., Galieni, P., & Bigazzi, C. (1998) · Journal of Clinical Microbiology · doi:10.1128/jcm.36.1.325-326.1998 · Cited by 178 · see citing works

Biosafety assessment of probiotics used for human consumption: recommendations from the EU-PROSAFE project

Vankerckhoven, V., Huys, G. R. B., Vancanneyt, M., Vael, C., Klare, I., Romond, M., Entenza, J. M., Moreillon, P., Wind, R. D., Knol, J., et al. (2007) · Trends in Food Science & Technology · doi:10.1016/j.tifs.2007.07.013 · Cited by 178 · see citing works

Safety Assessment of the Oral Cavity Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12

Burton, J. P., Wescombe, P. A., Moore, C. J., Chilcott, C. N., & Tagg, J. R. (2006) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.72.4.3050-3053.2006 · Cited by 177 · see citing works

Safety and tolerance of Lactobacillus reuteri supplementation to a population infected with the human immunodeficiency virus

Wolf, B. W., WHEELER, K. B., Ataya, D. G., & Garleb, K. A. (1998) · Food and Chemical Toxicology · doi:10.1016/s0278-6915(98)00090-8 · Cited by 173 · see citing works

Molecular Characterization of Intrinsic and Acquired Antibiotic Resistance in Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bifidobacteria

Ammor, M. S., Flórez, A. B., van Hoek, A. H. A. M., Reyes‐Gavilán, C. G. D. L., Aarts, H. J. M., Margollés, A., & Mayo, B. (2007) · Microbial Physiology · doi:10.1159/000106077 · Cited by 170 · see citing works

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fungemia After Saccharomyces boulardii Treatment in Immunocompromised Patients

Riquelme, A. J., Calvo, M. A., Guzmán, A. M., Depix, M. S., García, P. M., Pérez, C., Arrese, M. A., & Labarca, J. A. (2003) · Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology · doi:10.1097/00004836-200301000-00013 · Cited by 166 · see citing works

Accuracy of species identity of commercial bacterial cultures intended for probiotic or nutritional use

Huys, G. R. B., Vancanneyt, M., D'Haene, K., Vankerckhoven, V., Goossens, H., & Swings, J. (2006) · Research in Microbiology · doi:10.1016/j.resmic.2006.06.006 · Cited by 164 · see citing works

ProbioticLactobacillusspp. DiminishHelicobacter hepaticus-Induced Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Interleukin-10-Deficient Mice

Peña, J. A., Rogers, A. B., Ge, Z., Ng, V., Li, S. Y., Fox, J. G., & Versalovic, J. A. (2005) · Infection and Immunity · doi:10.1128/iai.73.2.912-920.2005 · Cited by 160 · see citing works

Induction of inflammation as a possible mechanism of probiotic effect in atopic eczema–dermatitis syndrome

Viljanen, M., Pohjavuori, E., Haahtela, T., Korpela, R., Kuitunen, M., Sarnesto, A., Vaarala, O., & Savilahti, E. (2005) · Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2005.03.047 · Cited by 157 · see citing works

Molecular Characterization of a Plasmid-Borne (pGT633) Erythromycin Resistance Determinant (ermGT) from Lactobacillus reuteri 100-63

Tannock, G. W., Luchansky, J. B., Miller, L. A., Connell, H., Thode-Andersen, S., Mercer, A. A., & Klaenhammer, T. R. (1994) · Plasmid · doi:10.1006/plas.1994.1007 · Cited by 143 · see citing works

Safety assessment of potential probiotic lactic acid bacterial strains Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001, Lb. acidophilus HN017, and Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 in BALB/c mice

Zhou, J. S., Shu, Q., Rutherfurd, K. J., Prasad, J., Birtles, M. J., Gopal, P. K., & Gill, H. S. (2000) · International Journal of Food Microbiology · doi:10.1016/s0168-1605(00)00219-1 · Cited by 142 · see citing works

Toxin-Producing Ability among Bacillus spp. Outside the Bacillus cereus Group

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Pathogenic potential of lactobacilli

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Use of Mouse Models To Evaluate the Persistence, Safety, and Immune Modulation Capacities of Lactic Acid Bacteria

Pavan, S., Desreumaux, P., & Mercenier, A. (2003) · Clinical and Vaccine Immunology · doi:10.1128/cdli.10.4.696-701.2003 · Cited by 138 · see citing works

Acute oral toxicity and bacterial translocation studies on potentially probiotic strains of lactic acid bacteria

Zhou, J. S., Shu, Q., Rutherfurd, K. J., Prasad, J., Gopal, P. K., & Gill, H. S. (2000) · Food and Chemical Toxicology · doi:10.1016/s0278-6915(99)00154-4 · Cited by 131 · see citing works

Selecting Lactic Acid Bacteria for Their Safety and Functionality by Use of a Mouse Colitis Model

Daniel, C., Poiret, S., Goudercourt, D., Dennin, V., Leyer, G. J., & Pot, B. (2006) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.00109-06 · Cited by 131 · see citing works

Effects of Oral Lactobacillus GG on Enteric Microflora in Low-Birth-Weight Neonates

Agarwal, R. K., Sharma, N., Chaudhry, R., Deorari, A. K., Paul, V. K., Gewolb, I. H., & Panigrahi, P. (2003) · Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition · doi:10.1097/00005176-200303000-00019 · Cited by 129 · see citing works

Colonization of congenitally immunodeficient mice with probiotic bacteria

Wagner, R. D., WARNER, T. F. C. S., Roberts, L., Farmer, J., & Balish, E. (1997) · Infection and Immunity · doi:10.1128/iai.65.8.3345-3351.1997 · Cited by 129 · see citing works

Modification of intestinal flora with multispecies probiotics reduces bacterial translocation and improves clinical course in a rat model of acute pancreatitis

van Minnen, L. P., Timmerman, H. M., Lutgendorff, F., Verheem, A., Amerongen, W. C. M. H.-V., Konstantinov, S. R., Smidt, H., Visser, M. R., Rijkers, G. T., Gooszen, H. G., et al. (2007) · Surgery · doi:10.1016/j.surg.2006.10.007 · Cited by 126 · see citing works

Dose–response study of probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium animalis subsp lactis BB-12 and Lactobacillus paracasei subsp paracasei CRL-341 in healthy young adults

Larsen, C. N., Nielsen, S., Kæstel, P., Brockmann, E., Bennedsen, M., Christensen, H. R., Eskesen, D. C., Jacobsen, B. L., & Michaelsen, K. F. (2006) · European Journal of Clinical Nutrition · doi:10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602450 · Cited by 124 · see citing works

Pharmacodynamic profile of daptomycin against Enterococcus species and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a murine thigh infection model

Dandekar, P. K. (2003) · Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy · doi:10.1093/jac/dkg337 · Cited by 119 · see citing works

Selective pressure affects transfer and establishment of a Lactobacillus plantarum resistance plasmid in the gastrointestinal environment

Feld, L., Schjørring, S., Hammer, K., Licht, T. R., Danielsen, M., Krogfelt, K. A., & Wilcks, A. (2008) · Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy · doi:10.1093/jac/dkn033 · Cited by 112 · see citing works

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Antibiotic-Resistant Lactic Acid Bacteria from Poultry and Swine Meat Products

Aquilanti, L., Garofalo, C., Osimani, A., Silvestri, G., Vignaroli, C., & Clementi, F. (2007) · Journal of Food Protection · doi:10.4315/0362-028x-70.3.557 · Cited by 112 · see citing works

A Probiotic Lactobacillus Strain Can Acquire Vancomycin Resistance during Digestive Transit in Mice

Mater, D. D. G., Langella, P., Corthier, G., & Flores, M. J. (2007) · Microbial Physiology · doi:10.1159/000106091 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

Saccharomyces cerevisiae fungemia in a neutropenic patient treated with Saccharomyces boulardii

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Nosocomial bacteremia caused byBacillus species

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Safety and Tolerance of Lactobacillus reuteri in Healthy Adult Male Subjects

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Comparative Analysis of Sequences Flanking tet (W) Resistance Genes in Multiple Species of Gut Bacteria

Kazimierczak, K. A., Flint, H. J., & Scott, K. P. (2006) · Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy · doi:10.1128/aac.01587-05 · Cited by 103 · see citing works

Fungemia with Saccharomyces cerevisiae after treatment with Saccharomyces boulardii

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Fungemia with Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Two Newborns, Only One of Whom Had Been Treated with Ultra-Levura

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Fungemia with Saccharomyces boulardii in a 1-Year-Old Girl with Protracted Diarrhea

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Molecular Characterization of a Plasmid-Borne (pTC82) Chloramphenicol Resistance Determinant (cat-TC) fromLactobacillus reuteriG4

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Two Different Tetracycline Resistance Mechanisms, Plasmid-Carried tet (L) and Chromosomally Located Transposon-Associated tet (M), Coexist in Lactobacillus sakei Rits 9

Ammor, M. S., Gueimonde, M., Danielsen, M., Zagorec, M., van Hoek, A. H. A. M., Reyes‐Gavilán, C. G. D. L., Mayo, B., & Margollés, A. (2008) · Applied and Environmental Microbiology · doi:10.1128/aem.01463-07 · Cited by 97 · see citing works

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Safety assessment of Lactobacillus strains: Presence of putative risk factors in faecal, blood and probiotic isolates

Vesterlund, S., Vankerckhoven, V., Saxelin, M., Goossens, H., Salminen, S., & Ouwehand, A. C. (2007) · International Journal of Food Microbiology · doi:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2007.02.002 · Cited by 89 · see citing works

Good adhesion properties of probiotics: a potential risk for bacteremia?

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