Is Saccharomyces cerevisiae harmful?

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Is Saccharomyces cerevisiae harmful?

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Many species of fungus belong to the genus Saccharomyces.

Two types of yeast strains are used in fermenting, brewing , food industries are :

1. Saccharomyces cerevisiae

2.Saccharomyces Carlsbergensis

These yeasts are especially used in :

-Baking

-Brewing

-medicines

-Probiotics

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Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a heterogenous group of organisms and includes various strains. A few of its strains are opportunistic and can grow at 370C. 

The infectiousness of these orghanisms:

- Decreased immunity

-produce proteinase 

-pseudohyphal growth.

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