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NexaBiotic Pearls Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by DrFormulas

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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking NexaBiotic Pearls against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

NexaBiotic Pearls is a dietary supplement by DrFormulas with 9 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive health and regularity, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), diarrhea (including antibiotic-related).Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium breve. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of NexaBiotic Pearls by DrFormulas

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 9 active ingredients.
  • “8:1:1 Branched Chain Amino Acid Matrix & Transport System” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

NexaBiotic Pearls contains 9 active ingredients: six different strains of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) meant to support your gut health, plus a branched-chain amino acid matrix that serves as a transport and support system. The probiotic strains are Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium animalis lactis, Lactobacillus fermentum, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bifidobacterium breve, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus reuteri, and Enterococcus faecium.

The product also includes inactive ingredients—microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, pectin, stearic acid, sodium carbonate, orange flavor, stevia leaf extract, guar gum, and turmeric—which are fillers, binders, and flavoring agents.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Probiotic support for digestive health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Colic, Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Lactose intolerance — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Bifidobacterium Breve is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Breve is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Constipation, Rotaviral diarrhea, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Colic, and more.
  • Also on file: Bifidobacterium Longum is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

The evidence backing these probiotics is thin. For Bifidobacterium longum, we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it helps with age-related thinking changes, hay fever, antibiotic-related diarrhea, anxiety, asthma, or athletic performance.

Bifidobacterium breve shows possibly ineffective ratings for age-related cognitive decline and sepsis, and insufficient evidence for hay fever, antibiotic-related diarrhea, and atopic disease. For the other bacterial strains in this product, effectiveness data isn't on file with us.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Longum Bifidobacterium Breve

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both Bifidobacterium longum and Bifidobacterium breve are generally well tolerated in healthy people, but they come with cautions. If you're seriously ill, have a weakened immune system, or are in critical condition, these probiotics aren't appropriate—there are rare but documented cases of bloodstream infection (bacteremia) and sepsis in critically ill infants and adults who took them.

When taken by mouth, rare gastrointestinal side effects have been reported: abdominal discomfort, pain, bloating, flatulence, constipation, and in one case a dry cough. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, Bifidobacterium longum is rated possibly safe, but Bifidobacterium breve has limited safety data; check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance before use in either situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bifidobacterium Longum Bifidobacterium Breve

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Bifidobacterium Breve, Bifidobacterium Longum.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 182 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take NexaBiotic Pearls, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on antibiotic drugs. Because the probiotics in this product are living organisms, antibiotics can kill them and make them less effective—you may need to time them separately.

We couldn't check several of the bacterial strains for other medications, so it's worth running all your prescriptions through the tool on this page just to be thorough.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

NexaBiotic Pearls is a multi-strain probiotic meant for gut health, but the evidence supporting its benefits is sparse. If you take antibiotics, you'll need to separate them from this product by timing.

If you're critically ill, immunocompromised, pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it—the safety profile in those situations isn't clear enough to go it alone.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 9 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2019.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about NexaBiotic Pearls, straight from the product label.

Brand DrFormulas
Barcode (UPC) X000ZSLQ8N
Net contents 60 Probiotic Pearl(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2019
DSLD ID 203837
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for NexaBiotic Pearls by DrFormulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Delayed Release Pearl(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Delayed Release Pearl(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
X000ZSLQ8N
IngredientAmount% DV
Lactobacillus plantarum0 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis0 NP--
Lactobacillus fermentum0 NP--
Bifidobacterium longum0 NP--
Bifidobacterium infantis0 NP--
Bifidobacterium breve0 NP--
Lactobacillus casei0 NP--
Lactobacillus reuteri0 NP--
Enterococcus faecium0 NP--
8:1:1 Branched Chain Amino Acid Matrix & Transport System0 NP--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pectin, Stearic Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Orange flavor, Stevia leaf extract, Guar Gum, Turmeric

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Label statements
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Formula

Allergen warning: Contains milk proteins but is suitable for those on a lactose-free/lactose-restricted diet.

Allergen warning: Contains milk proteins but is suitable for those on a lactose-free/lactose-restricted diet.

For kids and adults

Precautions

Allergen warning: Contains milk proteins but is suitable for those on a lactose-free/lactose-restricted diet.

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. Consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Warning: Choking hazard: Not for children 3 years of younger. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Stomach acid resistant probiotic pearls Easily swallowed with adult supervision 9 probiotics strains, 6.0 billion CFUs

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FDA Statement of Identity

Chewable Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take up to two (2) probiotic pearls a day. For best results take product on an empty stomach.

Formulation

This product is vegetarian, non-GMO, and free of: yeast, lactose, soy, iron, gluten, wheat, nuts, preservatives, sugar, artificial color, and artificial flavors.

This product is vegetarian, non-GMO, and free of: yeast, lactose, soy, iron, gluten, wheat, nuts, preservatives, sugar, artificial color, and artificial flavors.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Made in the USA With US & Imported Ingredients Good Manufacturing Practice GMP Quality Assured

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NexaBiotic Pearls label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in NexaBiotic Pearls by DrFormulas

These are the 9 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Delayed Release Pearl(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

8:1:1 Branched Chain Amino Acid Matrix & Transport System

0 NP per serving
  • › Lactobacillus plantarum
  • › Bifidobacterium animalis lactis
  • › Lactobacillus fermentum
  • › Bifidobacterium longum
  • › Bifidobacterium infantis
  • › Bifidobacterium breve
  • › Lactobacillus casei
  • › Lactobacillus reuteri
  • › Enterococcus faecium

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pectin, Stearic Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Orange flavor, Stevia leaf extract, Guar Gum, Turmeric. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

NexaBiotic Pearls by DrFormulas Drug Interactions

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182Drugs
182 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bifidobacterium longum 182
Bifidobacterium breve 182

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in NexaBiotic Pearls interact with 182 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 9 ingredients in NexaBiotic Pearls interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bifidobacterium longum Bifidobacterium breve

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in NexaBiotic Pearls with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bifidobacterium longum1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium longum with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. longum.
Since B. longum preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. longum preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium longum full monograph & interactions

Bifidobacterium breve1 drug type · 182 drugs

Antibiotic Drugs

Theoretically, taking Bifidobacterium breve with antibiotic drugs might decrease the effectiveness of B. breve.
Since B. breve preparations usually contain live and active organisms, simultaneously taking antibiotics might kill a significant number of the organisms. Tell patients to separate administration of antibiotics and B. breve preparations by at least 2 hours.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bifidobacterium breve full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for NexaBiotic Pearls, from the product label.

DrFormulas

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Name
DrFormulas
Street Address
5622 Buckingham Dr
City
Huntington Beach
State
CA
ZipCode
92649
Phone Number
1-888-406-6499
Web Address
www.drformulas.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

NexaBiotic Pearls by DrFormulas: Common Questions

Does NexaBiotic Pearls by DrFormulas interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, NexaBiotic Pearls has a known interaction with 182 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
NexaBiotic Pearls contains 9 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm on antibiotics?
Not at the same time. The antibiotics will kill off the live bacteria in this supplement and it won't work as intended. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about spacing them apart—usually a few hours between the antibiotic and the probiotic.
Is it safe to take NexaBiotic Pearls while breastfeeding?
Bifidobacterium longum is rated possibly safe in pregnancy and lactation, but Bifidobacterium breve has limited safety data, so we can't say for certain either way. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while breastfeeding so they can weigh the benefits and risks for you.
What's the branched-chain amino acid in here for?
The 8:1:1 branched-chain amino acid matrix is listed as a transport system—it's meant to help deliver the probiotics effectively. We don't have detailed interaction or safety data for this specific blend in the facts on file.
Does this actually help with digestive health?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish whether these specific strains improve digestion or gut health. The studies on file rate the evidence as insufficient or show the strains to be possibly ineffective for some conditions, so the jury's out on whether it works for that purpose.
Who shouldn't take this product?
If you're critically ill, have a severely weakened immune system, or are in intensive care, don't take it without your doctor's okay—there are rare but serious cases of bloodstream infection tied to these probiotics in those situations. Premature infants are also at higher risk.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate it fine, but some report mild abdominal discomfort, bloating, or flatulence. In rare cases, constipation or a dry cough have been reported. If you have concerns, talk to your pharmacist.

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The Full Monographs Behind NexaBiotic Pearls’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Bifidobacterium Longum

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium longum is a 'friendly' bacterium found naturally in the human gut and used as a probiotic. It is generally well tolerated and is most studied for digestive issues, though evi...

Read the full Bifidobacterium Longum monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Bifidobacterium Breve

Interacts with 182 drugs

Bifidobacterium breve is a 'friendly' gut bacterium taken as a probiotic, most often to support digestion and balance the gut microbiome. Some studies suggest possible benefits for certain d...

Read the full Bifidobacterium Breve monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

NexaBiotic Pearls's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 30 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Bifidobacterium Longum 21 references
  1. Ha GY, Yang CH, Kim H, Chong Y. Case of sepsis caused by Bifidobacterium longum. J Clin Microbiol 1999;37:1227-8.
  2. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  3. Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
  4. Rautava S, Kainonen E, Salminen S, Isolauri E. Maternal probiotic supplementation during pregnancy and breast-feeding reduces the risk of eczema in the infant. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2012;130(6):1355-60. PubMed
  5. Pruccoli G, Silvestro E, Pace Napoleone C, Aidala E, Garazzino S, Scolfaro C. Are probiotics safe? Bifidobacterium bacteremia in a child with severe heart failure. Infez Med. 2019;27(2):175-178.
  6. Pellonperä O, Vahlberg T, Mokkala K, et al. Weight gain and body composition during pregnancy: a randomised pilot trial with probiotics and/or fish oil. Br J Nutr. 2020 Nov 4:1-11. PubMed
  7. Pellonperä O, Mokkala K, Houttu N, et al. Efficacy of fish oil and/or probiotic intervention on the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in an at-risk group of overweight and obese women: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial PubMed
  8. Shahriari A, Karimi E, Shahriari M, Aslani N, Khooshideh M, Arab A. The effect of probiotic supplementation on the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus among high-risk pregnant women: A parallel double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial PubMed
  9. Esaiassen E, Hjerde E, Cavanagh JP, Simonsen GS, Klingenberg C; Norwegian Study Group on Invasive Bifidobacterial Infections. Bifidobacterium bacteremia: Clinical characteristics and a genomic approach to assess pathogenicity. J Clin Microbiol. 2017;55(7) PubMed
  10. Enomoto T, Sowa M, Nishimori K, et al. Effects of bifidobacterial supplementation to pregnant women and infants in the prevention of allergy development in infants and on fecal microbiota. Allergol Int 2014;63(4):575-85. PubMed
  11. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dear Healthcare Provider Letter: Warning Regarding Use of Probiotics in Preterm Infants. September 2023. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/172606/download?attachment. Accessed November 1, 2023.
  12. Pillai A, Tan J, Paquette V, Panczuk J. Does probiotic bacteremia in premature infants impact clinically relevant outcomes? A case report and updated review of literature. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2020;39:255-259. PubMed
  13. Sabaté JM, Iglicki F. Effect of Bifidobacterium longum 35624 on disease severity and quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. World J Gastroenterol 2022;28(7):732-744.
  14. Malaguarnera M, Greco F, Barone G, Gargante MP, Malaguarnera M, Toscano MA. Bifidobacterium longum with fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) treatment in minimal hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Dig Dis Sci 2007;52(11) PubMed
  15. Zbinden A, Zbinden R, Berger C, Arlettaz R. Case series of Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in three preterm infants on probiotic therapy. Neonatology 2015;107(1):56-9.
  16. Tamaki H, Nakase H, Inoue S, et al. Efficacy of probiotic treatment with Bifidobacterium longum 536 for induction of remission in active ulcerative colitis: A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled multicenter trial. Dig Endosc 2016;28(1):67-74.
  17. Bertelli C, Pillonel T, Torregrossa A, et al. Bifidobacterium longum bacteremia in preterm infants receiving probiotics. Clin Infect Dis 2015;60(6):924-7. PubMed
  18. Esaiassen E, Cavanagh P, Hjerde E, Simonsen GS, Støen R, Klingenberg C. Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis bacteremia in 3 extremely preterm infants receiving probiotics. Emerg Infect Dis 2016;22(9):1664-6.
  19. Tena D, Losa C, Medina MJ, Sáez-Nieto JA. Peritonitis caused by Bifidobacterium longum: case report and literature review. Anaerobe 2014;27:27-30. PubMed
  20. Sangkanjanavanich S, Pradubpongsa P, Mitthamsiri W, Sangasapaviliya A, Boonpiyathad T. Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 efficacy in patients with uncontrolled asthma: A randomized placebo-controlled trial. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022;129(6):790-792. PubMed
  21. Wilson HL, Ong CW. Bifidobacterium longum vertebrodiscitis in a patient with cirrhosis and prostate cancer. Anaerobe 2017;47:47-50. PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Longum monograph →

Bifidobacterium Breve 9 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Xiao JZ, Takahashi S, Odamaki T, et al. Antibiotic susceptibility of bifidobacterial strains distributed in the Japanese market. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(2):336-42. PubMed
  3. Pruccoli G, Silvestro E, Pace Napoleone C, Aidala E, Garazzino S, Scolfaro C. Are probiotics safe? Bifidobacterium bacteremia in a child with severe heart failure. Infez Med. 2019;27(2):175-178.
  4. Ohishi A, Takahashi S, Ito Y, et al. Bifidobacterium septicemia associated with postoperative probiotic therapy in a neonate with omphalocele. J Pediatr. 2010;156(4):679-81. PubMed
  5. Sakurai Y, Watanabe T, Miura Y, et al. Clinical and bacteriologic characteristics of six cases of Bifidobacterium breve bacteremia due to probiotic administration in the neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2022;41(1):62-65. PubMed
  6. Esaiassen E, Hjerde E, Cavanagh JP, Simonsen GS, Klingenberg C; Norwegian Study Group on Invasive Bifidobacterial Infections. Bifidobacterium bacteremia: Clinical characteristics and a genomic approach to assess pathogenicity. J Clin Microbiol. 2017;55(7) PubMed
  7. Wakabayashi Y, Nakayama S, Yamamoto A, et al. First case of necrotizing fasciitis and bacteremia caused by Bifidobacteriumbreve. Anaerobe 2022;76:102613.
  8. Takeda Y, Ota K, Kondo A, et al. A case of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Bifidobacterium breve. IDCases 2022;31:e01667. PubMed
  9. Suwantarat N, Romagnoli M, Wakefield T, Carroll KC. Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection caused by Bifidobacterium breve. Anaerobe 2014;28:1-3. PubMed

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Breve monograph →

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