We report 6 cases of group B streptococcal prosthetic joint infections seen in our institution and review 8 previously reported cases. These 14 patients (6 men and 8 women) had an average age of 69.

Group B streptococcus was isolated from the joint in 13 patients, blood in 6, urine in 1 (case 12), and the sternum in 1 (case 7). No patient had polymicrobial infection. One isolate was tolerant ...

The imbalance of microbial composition and diversity in favor of pathogenic microorganisms combined with a loss of beneficial gut microbiota taxa results from factors such as age, diet, antimicrobial ...

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In today’s fast-paced world, digestive health often takes a backseat to our busy lifestyles. Many individuals experience discomfort, bloating, and irregular bowel movements, leading to a significant ...

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Correspondence to Jun Yu, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Institute of Digestive Disease, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong; ...