Open AccessProbiotics in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis of Benefits and Risks
Author(s) -
George M. Carter,
Aryan Esmaeili,
Hardikkumar Shah,
Debbie Indyk,
Matthew Johnson,
Michael H. Andreae,
Henry S. Sacks
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
open forum infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.546
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2328-8957
DOI - 10.1093/ofid/ofw164
Subject(s) - medicine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , virology , intensive care medicine , immunology
The risk of sepsis is low. The best probiotic to optimize outcomes has not yet been identified. Potential benefit for CD4 count, recurrence or management of bacterial vaginosis and diarrhea. Uncertain effect on translocation, BV treatment.
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