Probiotics Treat and Prevent Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
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2019-04-12
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Abstract
This evidence-based project explores evidence supporting the effectiveness of probiotics to treat and prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea in adult patients ages 18-65 years. The project recommends that probiotics be prescribed concurrently with clinician recommended antibiotic treatment for this patient population.
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This project was undertaken with Sonya Wade, DNSc, APRN, FNP-BC and Shainy Varghese, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP.
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probiotics, diarrhea, antibiotic treatment, Probiotics, Diarrhea, Antibiotic treatment