Journal article
Probiotics for the prevention of pediatric antibiotic‐associated diarrhea
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Antibiotics alter the microbial balance within the gastrointestinal tract. Probiotics may prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) via restoration of the gut microflora. Antibiotics are prescribed frequently in children and AAD is common in this population.
OBJECTIVES: The primary objectives were to assess the efficacy and safety of probiotics (any specified strain or dose) used for the prevention of AAD in children.
Authors
Johnston BC; Goldenberg JZ; Vandvik PO; Sun X; Guyatt GH
Journal
, , No. 11,
Publisher
Wiley
DOI
10.1002/14651858.cd004827.pub3
ISSN
1465-1858