[Abstract Only] Study: Evidence of Bacterial Transmission from Probiotic Capsule to Blood in ICU Patients

Genomic and epidemiological evidence of bacterial transmission from probiotic capsule to blood in ICU patients – Nature Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Related: Systematic Review: Harms Reporting in Trials with Probiotics (link to abstract and commentaries) AND The Problem With Probiotics – The New York Times (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

The use of #probiotics in hospitals is increasing. Now the first proof via genomic sequencing that these pills can induce sepsis https://t.co/mY0gxPXFQ1 @NatureMedicine by @TechnionLive's @idanyelin @harvardmed and collaborators pic.twitter.com/GZ6HgwxWyR

— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) November 7, 2019