Probiotic-Associated Aspiration Pneumonia Due to Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- 2014-08
- Journal of Clinical Microbiology 52(8)
- C. Doern
- Sean T. Nguyen
- F. Afolabi
- C. Burnham
- PubMed: 24899028
- DOI: 10.1128/JCM.01065-14
Study Design
- Type
- Case Report
- Sample size
- n = 1
- Population
- An 11-month-old female with trisomy 21
- Methods
- Case report
- Rigorous Journal
Abstract
Lactobacilli are low-virulence, commensal organisms of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts and are commonly used as "probiotic supplements." Herein, we describe an episode of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis with bacterial superinfection secondary to administration of Lactobacillus rhamnosus in an 11-month-old female with trisomy 21.
Research Insights
Herein, we describe an episode of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis with bacterial superinfection secondary to administration of Lactobacillus rhamnosus in an 11-month-old female with trisomy 21.
- Effect
- Harmful
- Effect size
- Moderate