Ambulantná terapia 1/2008

UTILIZATION OF PROBIOTICS IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Author gives an overview of published works characterizing present view on significance of probiotic bacteria for health of people. He mentions also historical view on discoveries regarding signification of probiotics in medicine, development of definition, present experiences with their utilization in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as experimental studies making use of genetic manipulations in prevention of HIV transmission.

Keywords: probiotics, vaginal biocenosis, mucous immunity, prevention in obstetrics and gynecology