Probiotic treatment of vancomycin-resistant enterococci: a randomised controlled trial

Magee, H Reginald

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2007.tb01267.x

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To the Editor: It was interesting to read of the trial conducted by Manley et al1 using yoghurt containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus to clear vancomycin-resistant enterococci.

Brisbane, QLD.

Correspondence: reginaldm@bigpond.com

1. Manley KJ, Fraenkel MB, Mayall BC, Power DA. Probiotic treatment of vancomycin-resistant enterococci: a randomised controlled trial. Med J Aust 2007; 186: 454-457. <MJA full text>
2. The Museum of Questionable Medical Devices. Great American Quacks. Dr John Harvey Kellogg. http://www.museumofquackery.com/amquacks/kellogg.htm (accessed Jun 2007).
3. Wikipedia. John Harvey Kellogg. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Harvey_Kellogg (accessed Jun 2007).

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