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EcN was found to be safe and well-tolerated, and it showed a significant superiority compared to the placebo in the treatment of acute diarrhoea in infants and toddlers.
In most cases, acute diarrhoea will become self-limiting during the first few days after onset. For young children, however, health risks may develop when the disease lasts longer [...]

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Yes. A milk containing probiotics and prebiotics reduced the number of days children attending child care who had four or more stools by 20%.
The authors evaluated the efficacy of a milk product containing probiotics and prebiotics (CUPDAY Milk) on the incidence of diarrhoea in children attending daycare centres. The study was undertaken in a randomized [...]

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The administration of a bifidobacter supplemented infant formula decreases intestinal permeability of preterm infants and leads to increased head growth.
Preterm infants have increased intestinal permeability which can render them susceptible to infections from enterobacteriae. The authors investigated it with a primary objective whether probiotic administration to preterm infants decreases intestinal permeability. Secondary outcomes studied were: [...]

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Yes. The daily administration of a lactobacilli-fermented milk was safe and effective in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in hospitalized patients.
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea is an important problem in hospitalized patients. The use of probiotics is gaining interest in the scientific community as a potential measure to prevent this complication. The authors assessed the efficacy and safety [...]