Clinical Evaluation of the Addition of Lyophilized, Heat-Killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB to Oral Rehydration Therapy in the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Children

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Nipat Simakachorn · Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital

V Pichaipat

Prayungari Rithipornpaisarn

Chumnian Kongkaew

Pisamai Tongpradit

W Varavithya

Abstract

Addition of L. acidophilus LB to oral rehydration therapy was effective in the treatment of children with acute diarrhea by decreasing the duration of diarrhea.

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Probiotics and Fermented Foods Infant Health and Development Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

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Published in: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Volume 30, Issue 1, pp. 68-72

DOI: 10.1097/00005176-200001000-00020

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Clinical Evaluation of the Addition of Lyophilized, Heat-Killed Lactobacillus acidophilus LB to Oral Rehydration Therapy in the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Children

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