Probiotics for persistent diarrhea in children.
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Evidence-Based Answer Limited data suggest that probiotic use decreases duration and frequency of loose stools, and reduces length of hospital stay in children with persistent diarrhea.1 One high-quality study showed Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG to be effective. Probiotics are generally well tolerated. (Strength of Recommendation = B, based on inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence)
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American family physician
دوره 84 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011