Probiotics × Immunosuppressants
MODERATE
Probable Evidence
Mechanism
Probiotics contain live organisms that may cause infection in immunocompromised patients.
Effect
Possible bacteremia or fungemia in immunosuppressed patients
Management
Avoid in transplant patients and those on high-dose immunosuppressants. Consult specialist.
Plain Language Summary
AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · grounded in 2 sources · methodologyThis combination can be dangerous for individuals with a weakened immune system. Because probiotics contain live bacteria, they may cause an infection in the bloodstream.
Source
Borriello SP et al. Am J Clin Nutr 2003; Honeycutt T et al. Transplantation 2004
Research
Supporting Research
Probiotics for maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis
Probiotics for induction of remission in ulcerative colitis
Probiotics for the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults and children
Effect of chicory-derived inulin-type fructans on abundance of Bifidobacterium and on bowel function: a systematic review with meta-analyses
Dietary fiber intervention on gut microbiota composition in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Probiotics for preventing gestational diabetes
Probiotics for treating acute infectious diarrhoea
Probiotics for the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults and children
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