Successful treatment of gut-caused halitosis with a suspension of living non-pathogenic Escherichia coli bacteria : a case report

In up to 90% of cases, severe halitosis is a result of gastrointestinal or orolaryngeal problems. This case study reports on a girl with bad breath caused by increased formation of malodorous intestinal gases (halitosis), which could be successfully treated with a suspension of living non-pathogenic...

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Published in:European journal of pediatrics 2001-10, Vol.160 (10), p.592-594
Main Authors: HENKER, Jobst, SCHUSTER, Frank, NISSLER, Karl
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Breath Tests
Case reports
Child
Digestive system
Escherichia coli
Female
Ferritins - deficiency
Halitosis - etiology
Halitosis - therapy
Humans
IgA Deficiency - diagnosis
Intestinal Diseases - complications
Intestinal Diseases - therapy
Mass Spectrometry - methods
Medical sciences
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Probiotics - therapeutic use
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Summary:In up to 90% of cases, severe halitosis is a result of gastrointestinal or orolaryngeal problems. This case study reports on a girl with bad breath caused by increased formation of malodorous intestinal gases (halitosis), which could be successfully treated with a suspension of living non-pathogenic bacteria Escherichia coli. in unclear cases of bad breath, an increased formation of intestinal gases should also be considered.
ISSN:0340-6199
1432-1076
DOI:10.1007/s004310100831