Septicemia: As a result of erroneous parenteral administration of probiotic

Authors

  • AJMAL R S resident
  • MUKESH BENIWAL MD, Associate Professor
  • G S SENGAR MD, Senior Professor and former HOD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/ijcr.v8i3.3323

Keywords:

Bacillus clausii, Parenteral, Probiotics, Septicemia

Abstract

Probiotics are formulations of live microbial cells that are administered orally to contribute to intestinal microbial balance. Bacillus clausii is one such aerobic, spore-forming bacterium that is able to survive in the acidic environment of the stomach and is used as a probiotic. In the past few years, probiotic use has increased to a greater extent. However, there is growing global evidence that the use of probiotics in patients with organ failure, the immunocompromised state can cause infections, but it is extremely rare in immunocompetent persons when given through peroral route. However, it can cause severe sepsis in even immunocompetent individuals when given intravenously inadvertently. This case report shows the importance of establishing safety guidelines for probiotic use and particularly for dispensing probiotics in liquid formulations.

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Author Biographies

  • MUKESH BENIWAL, MD, Associate Professor

    Associate Professor

    Department of pediatrics , Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner Rajasthan

  • G S SENGAR, MD, Senior Professor and former HOD

    Senior Professor and former HOD

    Department of pediatrics , Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner Rajasthan

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Published

2022-03-29

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Case Report

How to Cite

Septicemia: As a result of erroneous parenteral administration of probiotic. (2022). Indian Journal of Case Reports, 8(3), 72-74. https://doi.org/10.32677/ijcr.v8i3.3323

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