Lactobacillius acidophilus
(lak´tōb
sil´ēs as´idōfil´s),
n a species of the genus
Lactobacillius of the family Lactobacillaceae characterized by gram-positive rods found in cultured buttermilk and in the gastrointestinal tract of persons on a high milk-, lactose-, or dextrin-containing diet.
L. acidophilus preparations may be effective in the treatment of some recurrent aphthous ulcers and for the prevention of candidiasis secondary to tetracycline and/or steroid therapy.
sil´ēs as´idōfil´s), n a species of the genus
Lactobacillius of the family Lactobacillaceae characterized by gram-positive rods found in cultured buttermilk and in the gastrointestinal tract of persons on a high milk-, lactose-, or dextrin-containing diet.
L. acidophilus preparations may be effective in the treatment of some recurrent aphthous ulcers and for the prevention of candidiasis secondary to tetracycline and/or steroid therapy.
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