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Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by GNC Probiotic Solutions

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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs 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

Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs is a dietary supplement by GNC Probiotic Solutions with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive and gut health, prebiotic to support good bacteria, constipation relief.Based on those ingredients, 182 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs by GNC Probiotic Solutions

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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 1 of its 10 active ingredients.
  • “Lactobacillus Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Bifidobacteria Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “50 Plus Probiotic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This capsule contains 10 active ingredients. They are a mix of probiotic strains, including several Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium strains, plus fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a prebiotic fiber that is intended to feed beneficial bacteria.

Some strains are only listed within blend groupings, so we cannot break every one down individually. The inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, tapioca starch, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and titanium dioxide.

These are fillers and binders that help form the capsule and are not active ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: digestive and immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Gut health, Immune function, Digestive health.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Our ratings vary by strain and by condition. Fructooligosaccharides is rated Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate for every condition listed, including constipation and osteoporosis.

Lactobacillus acidophilus CUL-60 and CUL-21 are both rated Possibly Effective for Helicobacter pylori, bacterial vaginosis, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and Possibly Ineffective for atopic disease. Bifidobacterium bifidum CUL-20 is rated Possibly Effective for IBS and respiratory tract infections.

Bifidobacterium breve M16-V is rated Possibly Ineffective for age-related cognitive decline and sepsis, and Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate for asthma and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. These ratings apply to the individual strains named, not to the product as a whole, and many strains in this formula have no rating in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)

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 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Fructooligosaccharides is generally well tolerated in food amounts, but it can cause gas, bloating, and abdominal pain, especially at higher doses. Supplement-level doses are not well studied, so our data advises caution.

Lactobacillus acidophilus strains are generally well tolerated in healthy adults, and digestive side effects such as bloating, diarrhea, and gas are described as uncommon. Bifidobacterium strains are generally well tolerated in healthy people, but people who are very ill or have weakened immune systems should be especially cautious.

Our pregnancy entries rate the Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium breve strains as Possibly Safe, and lactation data is not on file for these strains.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)

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?
  • 3 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Breve, Bifidobacterium Bifidum.
  • 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.

Antibiotic drugs are the only medication type documented for this product, rated Moderate. Because the probiotic cultures are live, antibiotics may reduce their effectiveness, so ask your doctor or pharmacist how to time your doses.

Use the search tool on this page to check your specific medications. Several ingredients could not be checked, so their interactions are unknown to us.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may be worth discussing if you are looking for a probiotic with strains that have some reported benefit for IBS, but the evidence for most strains is limited. If you take antibiotics, or have a weakened immune system or a serious illness, be especially careful and talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist first.

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

Assessment coverage: 5 of 10 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2024.

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 Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs, straight from the product label.

Brand GNC Probiotic Solutions
Barcode (UPC) 048107170448
Net contents 30 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 304445
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Seniors/Mature (>50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs by GNC Probiotic Solutions, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
048107170448
IngredientAmount% DV
Fructooligosaccharides100 mg--
Lactobacillus Blend0 NP--
Bifidobacteria Blend0 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bi-070 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus CUL-600 NP--
Lactobacillus acidophilus CUL-210 NP--
Bifidobacterium bifidum CUL-200 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis CUL-340 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis HN-0190 NP--
Bifidobacterium animalis lactis Bl-040 NP--
50 Plus Probiotic Blend0 NP--
Bifidobacterium breve M16-V0 NP--
Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 302420 NP--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tapioca Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily with food.

Precautions

Contains: Milk.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Gluten free, lactose free. Gf Gluten free Contains an insignificant amount of lactose.

May provide digestive and immune support Guaranteed potency through expiration date No refrigeration necessary

Made in the UK Potency guaranteed May support heart health & vitamin D levels

Guaranteed Potency Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus has been tested to ensure the full 55 billion cultures in each dose are live and active when used by the expiration date.

Formula

Why GNC Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus? Multiple strains of live, active probiotic cultures Customized bifido formula, including strains clinically studied in older adults Clinically studied strain that may support heart health, and emerging research suggests it may also support vitamin D levels Prebiotic FOS When used in conjunction with a heart healthy diet.

Customized multi-strain bifido formula, including strains clinically studied in adults 50 & over 55 Billion active cultures

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

NCIMB 30242 is a trademark of UAS Laboratories, LLC and is used under license and with permission.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. No refrigeration required.

General Statements

For more information: 1-888-462-2548 Shop now @ GNC.com

30-day supply

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Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs by GNC Probiotic Solutions

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Fructooligosaccharides

No known
interactions
100 mg per serving

Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning they feed the helpful bacteria in your gut. They are gener...

Fructooligosaccharides monograph & interactions

50 Plus Probiotic Blend

0 NP per serving
  • › Lactobacillus Blend
  • › Bifidobacteria Blend

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tapioca Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs by GNC Probiotic Solutions Drug Interactions

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Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs, from the product label.

GNC Probiotic Solutions

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Name
General Nutrition Corporation
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15222
Phone Number
1-888-462-2548
Web Address
gnc.com
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Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs by GNC Probiotic Solutions: Common Questions

Does Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs by GNC Probiotic Solutions interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs 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?
Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs contains 3 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.
Is this product safe to take during pregnancy?
Our data rates pregnancy as Possibly Safe for the Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium breve strains, but there is no lactation data on file for them. Fructooligosaccharides and several other ingredients have no pregnancy or lactation entry in our data, so the decision is best made with your own doctor or pharmacist.
Does fructooligosaccharides actually work?
Fructooligosaccharides is rated Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate for every condition in our data, including constipation and osteoporosis. Its most common side effects are gas, bloating, and abdominal pain, which are generally mild at doses under 10 grams per day.
Is there evidence this product helps with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Lactobacillus acidophilus CUL-60, Lactobacillus acidophilus CUL-21, and Bifidobacterium bifidum CUL-20 are each rated Possibly Effective for IBS. These ratings apply to those individual strains, and the evidence is still limited.
What side effects should I expect from the Lactobacillus acidophilus strains?
When taken with other probiotics, these strains may cause digestive effects such as bloating, diarrhea, gas, and nausea. Our data describes these events as uncommon.

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The Full Monographs Behind Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos)

Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of soluble fiber that acts as a prebiotic, meaning they feed the helpful bacteria in your gut. They are generally considered safe for most people in...

Read the full Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Probiotic Solutions Adults 50 Plus 55 Billion CFUs'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 37 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.

Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) 6 references
  1. Briet F, et al. Symptomatic response to varying levels of fructo-oligosaccharides consumed occasionally or regularly. Eur J Clin Nutr 1995;49:501-7.
  2. Bouhnik Y, Vahedi K, Achour L, et al. Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide administration dose-dependently increases fecal bifidobacteria in healthy humans. J Nutr 1999;129:113-6. PubMed
  3. Cummings JH, Macfarlane GT, Englyst HN. Prebiotic digestion and fermentation. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:415S-420S. PubMed
  4. Souza DDS, Tahan S, Weber TK, Araujo-Filho HB, de Morais MB. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel clinical trial assessing the effect of fructooligosaccharides in infants with constipation. Nutrients. 2018;10(11). pii: E1602. PubMed
  5. Andermann TM, Fouladi F, Tamburini FB, et al. A Fructo-Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Is Well Tolerated in Adults Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase I Dose-Escalation Trial. Transplant Cell Ther 2021;27(11):932. PubMed
  6. Dou Y, Yu X, Luo Y, Chen B, Ma D, Zhu J. Effect of Fructooligosaccharides Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota in Human: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2022;14(16):3298. PubMed

See these in context on the Fructo-oligosaccharides (fos) monograph →

Lactobacillus Acidophilus 15 references
  1. Pierce A. The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines. New York: The Stonesong Press, 1999:19.
  2. Begtrup LM, de Muckadell OB, Kjeldsen J, Christensen RD, Jarbøl DE. Long-term treatment with probiotics in primary care patients with irritable bowel syndrome--a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Scand J Gastroenterol 2013;48(10):1127-35 PubMed
  3. Chatterjee S, Kar P, Das T, Ray S, Gangulyt S, Rajendiran C, Mitra M. Randomised placebo-controlled double blind multicentric trial on efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium BB-12 for prevention of antibiotic-associated
  4. Shavakhi A, Tabesh E, Yaghoutkar A, Hashemi H, Tabesh F, Khodadoostan M,Minakari M, Shavakhi S, Gholamrezaei A. The effects of multistrain probiotic compound on bismuth-containing quadruple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection: a randomized placebo-c
  5. Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
  6. Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
  7. Kumar S, Kumar R, Rohilla L, Jacob N, Yadav J, Sachdeva N. A high potency multi-strain probiotic improves glycemic control in children with new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus: A randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled pilot study. Pediatr Diabete
  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. Xiao SD, Zhang DZ, Lu H, et al. Multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB in patients with chronic diarrhea. Adv Ther. 2003;20(5):253-60.
  10. Rossi F, Amadoro C, Gasperi M, Colavita G. Lactobacilli infection case reports in the last three years and safety implications. Nutrients. 2022;14(6):1178. PubMed
  11. Ozer M, Goksu SY, Shahverdiani A, Mustafa M. Lactobacillus acidophilus-induced endocarditis and associated splenic abscess. Case Rep Infect Dis 2020;2020:1382709.
  12. Sadrin S, Sennoune S, Gout B, et al. A 2-strain mixture of Lactobacillus acidophilus in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. Dig Liver Dis 2020;52(5):534-540. PubMed
  13. Stoffer JN, Slingsby TJ, Giuliari GP. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection requiring intraocular lens explantation. Can J Ophthalmol 2022;57(1):e21-e22. PubMed
  14. Cukovic-Cavka S, Likic R, Francetic I, Rustemovic N, Opacic M, Vucelic B. Lactobacillus acidophilus as a cause of liver abscess in a NOD2/CARD15-positive patient with Crohn's disease. Digestion 2006;73(2-3):107-10.
  15. Hui J, Ren Y, Wang Y, Han Q. Lactobacillus acidophilus endophthalmitis postcataract operation: A case report with a literature review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023.

See these in context on the Lactobacillus Acidophilus monograph →

Bifidobacterium Bifidum 7 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. Rerksuppaphol S, Rerksuppaphol L. Randomized controlled trial of probiotics to reduce common cold in schoolchildren. Pediatr Int. 2012;54(5):682-7. PubMed
  4. Karamali M, Dadkhah F, Sadrkhanlou M, et al. Effects of probiotic supplementation on glycaemic control and lipid profiles in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Diabetes Metab 2016;42(4):234-41. PubMed
  5. Badehnoosh B, Karamali M, Zarrati M, et al. The effects of probiotic supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 May;31(9):1128-1136.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

See these in context on the Bifidobacterium Bifidum 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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