Probiotics for the Prevention of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Outpatients—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A common adverse effect of antibiotic use is diarrhea. Probiotics are living microorganisms, which, upon oral ingestion, may prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) by the normalization of an unbalanced gastrointestinal flora. The objective of this systematic review was to assess the benefits a...

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Main Authors: Sara Blaabjerg, Daniel Maribo Artzi, Rune Aabenhus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/6/4/21

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