Results – the probiotic administrated per os was more effective than antibiotics for prophylaxis of surgical infection. Conclusion – the probiotic`s effect is based on the natural defence mechanism activated after injury – the bacterial translocation of saprophytic bacteria from the gut to the wound.

Breaking the boundaries articles present reports on preliminary research data, novel treatments and unusual conditions and therapies that may be out with the main stream. They are not always peer-reviewed.

To study the phenomenon of asymptomatic penetration of bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract into various tissues of healthy rats and rats with skin wounds and closed fractures at different doses and with different species of bacteria.