Saccharomyces boulardii (also known as boulardii, Saccharomyces, boulardius, Saccharomyces): A species of Saccharomyces that is used as a PROBIOTIC, such as in the treatment of DIARRHEA and PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS ENTEROCOLITIS associated with CLOSTRIDIUM INFECTIONS.

NIH MeSH · D000069983Organisms

Saccharomyces boulardii

Also known asboulardii, Saccharomyces · boulardius, Saccharomyces · Saccharomyces boulardius

Definition

A species of Saccharomyces that is used as a PROBIOTIC, such as in the treatment of DIARRHEA and PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS ENTEROCOLITIS associated with CLOSTRIDIUM INFECTIONS.

MeSH classification

  • B01.300.107.795.785.400
  • B01.300.930.705.328

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Common questions about Saccharomyces boulardii

What does Saccharomyces boulardii mean in medicine?
A species of Saccharomyces that is used as a PROBIOTIC, such as in the treatment of DIARRHEA and PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS ENTEROCOLITIS associated with CLOSTRIDIUM INFECTIONS. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Saccharomyces boulardii known by any other names?
Yes. Saccharomyces boulardii is also referred to as boulardii, Saccharomyces, boulardius, Saccharomyces, Saccharomyces boulardius in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Saccharomyces boulardii sit in the medical classification?
Saccharomyces boulardii falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.300.107.795.785.400, B01.300.930.705.328). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000069983) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗