Authors
Bradley C Johnston, Joshua Z Goldenberg, Per O Vandvik, Xin Sun, Gordon H Guyatt
Publication date
2011
Source
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Issue
11
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Description
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.
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BC Johnston, JZ Goldenberg, PO Vandvik, X Sun… - Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2011