Protective effects and mechanisms of a probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus rhamnosus against experimental Edwardsiella tarda infection in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).
- 2006-10
- Clinical Trial
- Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology 113(3-4)
- N. Pirarat
- Takeshi Kobayashi
- T. Katagiri
- M. Maita
- M. Endo
- PubMed: 16870266
- DOI: 10.1016/J.VETIMM.2006.06.003
- Low evidence
- Highly Cited
- Animal Study
Prevention of thymic necrosis by the probiotic supplement seems to minimize immunosuppression and to initiate an immune response against edwardsiellosis.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate