Saccharomyces boulardii

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Saccharomyces boulardii

Saccharomyces boulardii (pronunciation: /ˌsækərəˈmaɪsiːz bʊˈlɑːrdiː/) is a tropical strain of yeast first isolated from lychee and mangosteen fruit in 1923 by French scientist Henri Boulard. It is related to, but distinct from, Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Etymology

The name Saccharomyces boulardii is derived from the Latin saccharum (sugar) and myces (fungus), and is named after the scientist who first isolated the strain, Henri Boulard.

Description

Saccharomyces boulardii is a non-pathogenic yeast that has been used as a probiotic in the prevention and treatment of diarrhea associated with antibiotics, traveler's diarrhea, and Clostridium difficile infection. It is thought to work by colonizing the intestinal tract and blocking the growth of pathogenic organisms.

Related Terms

  • Probiotic: Live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system.
  • Yeast: A type of fungus that can cause infection in the body.
  • Intestinal tract: The part of the digestive system that includes the small intestine and the large intestine.
  • Clostridium difficile: A bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon.

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