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Efficacy of <i>Lactobacillus</i> GG in maintaining remission of ulcerative colitis

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2006 · Vol. 23(11) · pp. 1567–1574
Maria Assunta ZoccoLorenzo Zileri Dal VermeFilippo CremoniniA.C. PiscagliaE.C. NistaMarcello CandelliM. NoviDonato RiganteI.A. CazzatoVeronica OjettiAlessandro ArmuzziAntonio GasbarriniAntonio Gasbarrini

Abstract

Lactobacillus GG seems to be effective and safe for maintaining remission in patients with ulcerative colitis, and it could represent a good therapeutic option for preventing relapse in this group of patients.

Probiotics and Fermented FoodsInflammatory Bowel DiseaseGut microbiota and healthMesalazineUlcerative colitisMedicineGastroenterologyInternal medicineLactobacillusColitisRandomized controlled trialDiseaseBacteria

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AdultAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalColitis, UlcerativeDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHumansLactobacillusMaleProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeMesalamineProbioticsSecondary Prevention
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