10 Questions
What is the term 'probiotic' derived from?
The Greek, meaning 'for life'
Who postulated the importance of microorganisms in human life in the 19th century?
Louis Pasteur
What did 1908 Nobel Prize-winner Elie Metchnikoff reinforce regarding microorganisms?
The importance of microorganisms in human life
How are bacteria categorized by scientists?
Genus, species, and strain names
What is an example of a probiotic bacterium mentioned in the text?
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
What are the three requirements for a microbe to be considered a probiotic?
The microbe must be alive when administered, must be documented to have a health benefit, and must be administered at levels shown to confer the benefit.
What is the primary source of infection for traveler's diarrhea?
The primary source of infection is ingestion of fecally contaminated food or water.
What is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children?
Rotavirus infection is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children.
What is the suggested method to reduce the risk of diarrheal illness for travelers?
Consuming Lactobacillus GG when traveling to an area of high diarrheal risk can offer a 25-50% reduction in the risk of diarrheal illness.
What is the potential benefit of supplementing infants with a strain of Lactobacillus casei during rotavirus-induced diarrhea?
Enhanced concentrations of circulating immunoglobulin A (IgA) and shortened duration of rotavirus-induced diarrhea are potential benefits of supplementing infants with a strain of Lactobacillus casei.
Test your knowledge about the health effects of probiotics and changes in habits on the human body. Explore the historical background and scientific understanding of probiotics and their impact on inflammatory, infectious, ulcerative, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases.
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