Update In Therapy : Probiotics

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Probiotics are non-pathogenic micro-organisms which confer health benefits to the recepient. The derangement for normal body flora is responsible for various disorders which need treatment with probiotics because of their ability to supplement normal body flora. They are safe, cheap and widely prescribed. However, there may be chances of transferring resistance to other microbes including pathogens as well as occasional reports of systemic fungemia especially in immunocompromised and severely debilitated patients with the use of probiotics. Larger studies are required to document their definite role both therapeutically and prophylactically. Correspondence: Professor N.S.