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Bacteria in smokeless tobacco products may be a health concern

Bacteria in smokeless tobacco products may be a health concern

Washington, DC - August 26, 2016 - Several species of bacteria found in smokeless tobacco products have been associated with opportunistic infections, according to a paper published August 26 in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus pumilus could potentially cause inflammation of the lungs, as well as opportunistic infections, said coauthor Steven Foley, PhD, research microbiologist, the National Center for Toxicological Research, US Food and Drug Administration.Other Bacillus species also present health concerns, said Foley.


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Bacteria in smokeless tobacco products increase risk of opportunistic infections

Bacteria in smokeless tobacco products increase risk of opportunistic infections

Smokeless tobacco has been linked to a higher probability of contracting opportunistic infection.Several bacteria have indeed been identified in these products by researchers from the US National Center for Toxicological Research.In comparison with the number of tobacco smokers, the number of smokeless tobacco users is much lower, although the products have seen an increased popularity in recent years.


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Bacteria in chewable tobacco may up risk of cancer

Bacteria in chewable tobacco may up risk of cancer

Bacteria in chewable tobacco may up risk of cancerAre you addicted to smokeless tobacco products like plain chewable tobacco leaves, khaini, pan masala, zarda and gutka?Be warned, as researchers have identified several species of bacteria in these products that can increase the risk of cancer, lung infections, diarrhoea and vomiting.The study found that these chewable tobacco products contains bacillus licheniformis and bacillus pumilus -- bacteria species -- that could potentially cause inflammation of the lungs, as well as many other opportunistic infections.