Microbiology & Immunology Publications
Title
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.