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Table 2 Biological samples from which microorganisms were isolated in 93 patients who used probiotics

From: Infectious complications following probiotic ingestion: a potentially underestimated problem? A systematic review of reports and case series

Biological material

Absolute value (%)

Blood

87 (93.5)

Retropharyngeal abscess fluid

1 (1.1)

Liver abscess fluid

2 (2.1)

Pleural fluid

1 (1.1)

Synovial fluid

1 (1.1)

Broncheoalveolar lavage fluid

1 (1.1)

Total

93 (100)