Lactobacillus Sepsis and Probiotic Therapy in Newborns: Two New Cases and Literature Review

In this study, we report two further cases and discuss the emerging issue of probiotic supplementation safety in neonates. We conclude that physicians must be aware that supplementation with L. rhamnosus GG can cause sepsis in high-risk patients on rare occasions.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - October 28, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Dani, CarloCoviello C, CaterinaCorsini I, IuriArena, FabioAntonelli, AlbertoRossolini, Gian Maria Tags: Case Report Source Type: research