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Impact on the composition of the faecal flora by a new probiotic preparation: preliminary data on maintenance treatment of patients with ulcerative colitis

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 1999 · Vol. 13(8) · pp. 1103–1108

Venturi✉(University of Bologna)Paolo Gionchetti(University of Bologna)Fernando Rizzello(University of Bologna)Johansson(University of Bologna)Zucconi(University of Bologna)Brigidi(University of Bologna)Matteuzzi(University of Bologna)Massimo Campieri(University of Bologna)

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Abstract

These results show that this probiotic preparation is able to colonize the intestine, and suggest that it may be useful in maintaining the remission in ulcerative colitis patients intolerant or allergic to 5-ASA. Controlled trials are warranted to confirm these preliminary results.

Gut microbiota and health Probiotics and Fermented Foods Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseBacteroidesUlcerative colitisLactobacillus salivariusMedicineProbioticClostridiaGastroenterologyFecesInternal medicineMicrobiology

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AdultAgedBifidobacteriumColitis, UlcerativeFecesFemaleHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationLactobacillusMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceStreptococcusMesalamineProbiotics

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