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When good bacteria go bad - New links between bacteremia and probiotic use - EurekAlert


<p>Osaka University researchers discovered a concerning association between bacteremia and probiotic use, particularly with <em>Clostridium butyricum</em> (<em>C. butyricum</em>) MIYAIRI 588. Whole-genome sequencing revealed that all C. butyricum bacteremia strains were probiotic derivatives. Out of 6,576 cases of positive blood cultures, <em>C. butyricum</em> was detected in only five cases, all derived from probiotics. The study underscores rare but serious adverse events linked to probiotics, advocating cautious prescribing practices, especially for hospitalized patients.</p>

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