Title of article
A Review on the Effects of Probiotics and Antibiotics towards Clostridium difficile Infections
Author/Authors
Hazirah, A. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Department of Medicine, Malaysia , Loong, Y. Y. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Department of Medicine, Malaysia , Rushdan, A. A. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Department of Medicine, Malaysia , Rukman, A. H. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Malaysia , Yazid, M. M. Universiti Putra Malaysia - Faculty of Food Science and Technology - Department of Food Technology, Malaysia
From page
293
To page
301
Abstract
Clostridium difficile can cause severe diseases with significant morbidity and mortality in infected patients. The rate of Clostridium difficile infection is high in North America and European countries. Metronidazole and vancomycin have been recommended as the treatments of choice since 1990s. Recurrent infection due to Clostridium difficile is common after several days of antibiotic administration. Probiotics have been used in these patients as an adjunct treatment with some successful findings. However, a detailed investigation on the use of probiotic for infected patients is still needed, particularly for its real efficacy.
Keywords
Clostridium difficile , Probiotic , Antibiotic
Journal title
Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology ( JST)
Journal title
Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology ( JST)
Record number
2650969
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