Bifidobacteria: Microbiological Aspects

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Bifidobacteria is a genus of bacteria that dwells inside the intestines and stomach of mammals. They are classified as probiotic and assist the body in digestion and repelling harmful bacteria. They also helps in regulating the intestinal microbial homeostasis, the modulation of local and systemic immune responses, the inhibition of harmful bacteria and pathogens that infect the gut mucosa. They can be grown outside the body and then taken orally as medicine. Bifidobacteria are commonly used for the treatment of diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and the common cold. This book un...

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