2015•Hainan yixueRequires access
Efficacy of live combined bifidobacterium and lactobacillus tablets in the treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children
MA Zhang-ji
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Abstract
Objective To investigate the efficacy of live combined bifidobacterium and lactobacillus tablets in the treatment of antibiotic-associated diarrhea(AAD) in children.Methods Eighty-eight children with AAD were randomly divided into two groups,with 44 children in each group.The control group were treated by rehydration,maintain electrolyte balance and montmorillonite powder and other conventional treatment,while the observation group was given additionally live combined bifidobacterium and lactobacillus tablets.The clinical efficacy were compared between the two groups.Results The total effective rate in the observation group was 97.72%%,which was significantly higher than that in the control group(86.36%),P0.05.The duration of diarrhea and length of hospital stay in the observation group were significantly shorter than those in the control group,with statistically significant difference(P0.01).Conclusion Live combined bifidobacterium and lactobacillus tablets in the treatment of AAD in children can quickly restore intestinal flora,and shorten the duration of diarrhea and length of hospital stay.