Probiotics, antibiotic-associated diarrh
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Christina M Surawicz
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Article
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2003
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Elsevier Science
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English
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Probiotics are living organisms which, when ingested, have a beneficial therapeutic effect. Examples are bacteria, especially Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, and the yeast Saccharomyces boulardii. Controlled trials indicate a benefit of both of these in the prevention of antibioticassociated diarrhoea.