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Lactobacillus acidophilus-containing yogurt doesn't stop fungal infection.
2004 OCT 7 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A study from Australia has demonstrated that Lactobacillus acidophilus, a key bacterium in yogurt, isn't effective in preventing candidiasis, infection by the Candida fungus (aka, thrush).
The work was done by a Melbourne general practitioner (GP) and PhD student, Marie Pirotta, and published recently in the British Medical Journal.
"It's a reminder that all medicines, even natural ones, need to be tested," said Pirotta.
For the study 235 Melbourne women took probiotic (containing Lactobacillus bacteria) or placebo preparations orally or vaginally until 4 days after completion of their antibiotic course. They recorded any symptoms and provided vaginal swabs for analysis.
The results were so clear cut that the trial was cut short on ethical grounds.
Pirotta was surprised by the results, given that the folk remedy was so popular with women, including her own patients.
"But at least now women can be better informed and can choose to use effective treatments instead," she said. "Currently, there are no recommended medicines to prevent thrush, so women should discuss their options with their healthcare providers."
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