Lactobacillus salivarius reverse antibiotic-induced lung defense impairment in a ventilator model.

Widespread use of antibiotics in the intensive care unit is a potential cause of the emergence of hospital-acquired pneumonia. This study determined whether Lactobacillus salivarius feeding could reverse antibiotic-induced lung defense impairment in a ventilator model.

Alveolar macrophage，Lung immunity，Mechanical ventilation，Peroxynitrite，Reactive oxygen spe