A Comparative Study of Probiotics as a Boon Towards Curse Pathogens

Abstract

Antibiotics are therapeutic substances widely used to control pathogenic bacteria. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics has often led to the development of resistance in the pathogens as well as many side effects in the consumer. Moreover, antibiotics damage the microbial ecosystem inside the gut, leading to further complications. The search for an alternative to antibiotics has revealed the potential features of probiotics. Probiotics are live bacteria that provide health advantages to their host. Various scientific articles have reported on the proven benefits of probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, for animal and human health. Well-studied probiotic cultures have anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and other beneficial characteristics. The ability of many probiotic bacteria to inhibit specific pathogenic bacteria has been highlighted in their therapeutic applications. This review aims to explore the potential of probiotic bacteria as an alternative to antibiotics.

KEYWORDS:

Antibiotics, probiotics, pathogenic bacteria.