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Cluster analysis of genotypically characterized Lactobacillus species based on physicochemical cell surface properties and their relationship with adhesion to hexadecane

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Journal

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

Volume

44

Issue

9

First Page

e201

Last Page

e205

URL with Digital Object Identifier

10.1097/MCG.0b013e3181d8fba8

Abstract

To evaluate the long term effect of yogurt supplemented with Lactobacillus rhamnosus Fiti on the immune function (CD4 count) of people living with HIV/AIDS. Gastrointestinal infections and the leakage of microbial products from the gut have a profound impact on the deterioration of the immune system among people living with HIV/AIDS. Among persons not infected with the virus, probiotics can prevent gastrointestinal infections and restore an effective gut barrier, suggesting they might have a beneficial effect on the immune function of people living with HIV/AIDS. © 2010 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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