According Georgia State University, lactic acid
bacteria can offer protection against different subtypes of influenza A virus,
resulting in reduced weight loss after virus infection and lower amounts of virus
replication in the lungs. Lactic acid bacteria is commonly used as probiotics
to improve digestive health. Although vaccines for seasonal influenza
viruses are readily available, influenza virus infections cause three to five
million life-threatening illnesses and 250,000 to 500,000 deaths worldwide
during epidemics. This study investigated the antiviral protective effects
of a heat-killed strain of lactic acid bacteria, Lactobacillus
casei DK128 (DK128), a promising probiotic isolated
from fermented vegetables, on influenza viruses.
I found this article interesting
because this could impact a farmer’s animals. This could create a less change
of illness to the animal and provide good health. It was also interesting
because the mutation of lactic acid bacteria could reduce the chances of adults
developing worst symptoms. I would not mine weight loss after the virus but it
is nteresting how they came up with something that could offer potential modifiable
target to reduce risk.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171213130328.htm
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-12-lactic-acid-bacteria-influenza-virus.html
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