Probiotics for the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults and children

Abstract

Based on this systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 randomized controlled trials including 4213 patients, moderate quality evidence suggests that probiotics are both safe and effective for preventing Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea.

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MedicineClostridium difficileCochrane LibraryDiarrheaIncidence (geometry)Relative riskCINAHLInternal medicineEnterocolitisAdverse effectAntibiotic-associated diarrheaRandomized controlled trialConfidence intervalIntensive care medicineAntibioticsMicrobiologyPsychological interventionBiologyNursing

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Year: 2013
Type: review
Volume: 12
Issue: 5
Pages: CD006095-CD006095
Citations: 740
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                                    Joshua Z. Goldenberg, 
                                
                                    Stephanie SY, 
                                
                                    Jane D. Saxton
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2013). 
                            Probiotics for the prevention of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea in adults and children. 
                            Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
                            , 12
                            (5)
                            , CD006095-CD006095.
                            https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd006095.pub3
                        

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DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006095.pub3