Inhibition of Candida albicans by Lactobacillus acidophilus

Abstract

C. albicans grew at pH 4.6 or above in nutrient broth containing 5% glucose but was retarded at pH 7.7 by filtrates of L. acidophilus grown in casitone broth. Vaginal implantation of non-fermented acidophilus milk, yogurt or low-fat milk for preventing recurrence of monilia vaginitis subsequent to treatment with nystatin was studied with 30 women. Reinfections within 3 mo. according to product received were: no milk product, 3; yogurt, 1; nonfermented acidophilus milk, 1 and low-fat milk, 0.