Prevention of Clostridium difficile Infection with Saccharomyces boulardii: A Systematic Review
BACKGROUND: Clostridium difficile is a major cause of antibioticassociated diarrhea within the hospital setting. The yeast Saccharomyces boulardii has been found to have some effect in reducing the risk of C difficile infection (CDI); however, its role in preventive therapy has yet to be firmly esta...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/915847 |