Bifidobacterium septicemia associated with postoperative probiotic therapy in a neonate with omphalocele.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the one case of sepsis caused by Bifidobacterium breve administered as probiotic therapy. Probiotics can be a potential cause of an invasive disease and should be used with care in vulnerable patients.
Medical subject headings
- Bifidobacteriales Infections
- Bifidobacterium
- Hernia, Umbilical
- Postoperative Care
- Probiotics
- Sepsis