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by jtbayly 1221 days ago
Are you saying that some are good and some are bad strains?
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like many, many bacteria, b.subtilis can infect you in bad ways, particularly if you are immune-compromised. in general, it is probably not a good idea to mess with your body's microfauna, which normally balances itself, unless you have a patent infection, in which case you want antibiotics.