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.
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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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