Is primary prevention of Clostridium difficile infection possible with specific probiotics?
Johnson S;Maziade PJ;McFarland LV;Trick W;Donskey C;Currie B;Low DE;Goldstein EJ;;
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases2012Vol. 16pp. -
223
s2012internationalis
Abstract
While potential flaws in study design were identified, a review of the available literature suggests that the primary prevention of CDI with specific probiotic agents may be achievable. Additional studies of sufficient size and with rigorous design are needed to confirm these findings.