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A 51-year-old female asked:

I had bacteriamia streptachocos mitis 2 years ago. is it safe to take probiotics everyday? i have been doing so for a long time.

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Dr. Edward Hirsch
Dr. Edward Hirschanswered
Infectious Disease 33 years experience
Yes: It is safe to take a probiotic on a daily basis. Initially, you may have diarrhea or gas or malodor. However, with values, those symptoms should go away.
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