Experimental effects of Saccharomyces boulardii on diarrheal pathogens.
- 2002-06
- Microbes and Infection 4(7)
- D. Czerucka
- P. Rampal
- PubMed: 12067833
- DOI: 10.1016/S1286-4579(02)01592-7
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Abstract
Saccharomyces boulardii is a selected strain of yeast that may have applications in the prevention and treatment of intestinal infections. The animal models and in vitro studies developed to elucidate the mechanisms of this protection are reviewed and discussed.