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Vrinda Vyas1, Sundus Mian1, Kristopher Paolino2
1Department of Medicine, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York.
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
|January 18, 2021
Summary
Lactobacillus, a common probiotic, can cause rare infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals. This case highlights a Lactobacillus infection in a diabetic patient post-tooth extraction, potentially linked to a yogurt-rich diet.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Probiotics
Background:
- Lactobacillus species are widely used probiotics found in the gut, oropharynx, and urogenital tract.
- While generally safe, Lactobacillus can cause opportunistic infections, including bacteremia and abscesses, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Observation:
- A case report details a Lactobacillus infection in a diabetic patient two weeks after wisdom tooth extraction.
- The patient consumed yogurt and smoothies frequently after the dental procedure.
Findings:
- Lactobacillus was the sole bacterium identified in the patient's infection.
- The infection's occurrence post-extraction and dietary habits suggest a potential link.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for Lactobacillus to cause infections, even in non-immunocompromised individuals.
- Dietary choices, such as high probiotic intake, may influence infection risk in susceptible patients following invasive procedures.
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