Role of probiotics in antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, and recurrent Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2008 Jul:42 Suppl 2:S64-70. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e3181646d09.

Abstract

The role of probiotics in the prevention and treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, Clostridium difficile diarrhea, and recurrent C. difficile diarrhea is reviewed. Various probiotics have variable efficacy. More studies are needed to define further their efficacies, roles, and indications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Clostridioides difficile
  • Clostridium Infections / therapy
  • Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Diarrhea / etiology
  • Diarrhea / microbiology
  • Diarrhea / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic
  • Probiotics / therapeutic use*
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents