A practical guide for probiotics applied to the case of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in The Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is a side-effect frequently associated with the use of broad spectrum antibiotics. Although a number of clinical studies show that co-administration of specific probiotics reduces the risk for AAD, there is still unclarity among healthcare professionals on the recommendation of probiotic products. This paper aims at a practical guide to inform healthcare professionals, patients and consumers about the exact product characteristics of available probiotics with a proven efficacy to prevent AAD.

Methods

The workflow in this paper includes three consecutive steps: 1) systematic review of relevant clinical studies for effective probiotics by a meta-analysis, 2) compilation of a list of available probiotic products, and 3) recommenda

SUBMITTER: Agamennone V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6091175 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature