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The Possible Innovative Use of Bifidobacterium longum W11 in Association With Rifaximin: A New Horizon for Combined Approach?
Journal of clinical gastroenterology - 1 Jan 2000
Graziano Teresa, Amoruso Angela, Nicola Stefania, Deidda Francesca, Allesina Serena, Pane Marco, Piffanelli Pietro, Strozzi Francesco, Mogna Luca, Del Piano Mario
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GOALS: The aim of the study was to unequivocally demonstrate the nontransmissibility of the genes mediating the resistance of the strain Bifidobacterium longum W11 (LMG P-21586) to rifaximin. BACKGROUND: Most antibiotic treatments can induce unfavorable side effects such as antibiotic-associated diarrhea, which is largely attributable to the disruption of the intestinal microbiota. The parallel intake of...
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