Yoghurt bacteria control HIV-associated intestinal inflammation by reducing white blood-cell lifespans

PLOS Pathogens
Published April 11, 2019 | 14:00 EDT (News release from PLOS)
The increased survival of white blood cells called neutrophils is associated with changes in the intestinal microbiome of HIV-infected individuals. Lactobacillus bacteria, which are commonly found in yoghourt and probiotics, may shorten neutrophil lifespan, and could be an effective therapy to reduce intestinal inflammation in HIV-infected individuals.

Canadian co-author: Adam Burgener, University of Manitoba – adam.burgener@umanitoba.ca