Meta-analysis: the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG supplementation for the prevention of healthcare-associated diarrhoea in children

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Authors

Hania Szajewska · Medical University of Warsaw

Monika Wanke-Rytt · Medical University of Warsaw

Bernadeta Patro-Gołąb · Medical University of Warsaw

Abstract

In hospitalised children, the administration of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG compared with placebo has the potential to reduce the overall incidence of healthcare-associated diarrhoea, including rotavirus gastroenteritis.

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Infant Health and Development Gastrointestinal motility and disorders Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Publication Details

Published in: Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Volume 34, Issue 9, pp. 1079-1087

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2011.04837.x

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Meta-analysis: the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG supplementation for the prevention of healthcare-associated diarrhoea in children

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