Influence of Probiotics on the Development of <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Infection in Patients Receiving Fluoroquinolones

Influence of Probiotics on the Development of <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Infection in Patients Receiving Fluoroquinolones

Fluoroquinolones are associated with an increased risk of <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> infection (CDI). Probiotic supplementation has been shown to reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea with variable effects on CDI. The objective of this study was to evaluate receipt of pr...

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Main Authors: Mary E. Sheffield, Bruce M. Jones, Blake Terrell, Jamie L. Wagner, Christopher M. Bland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Pharmacy
Subjects:
antibiotic-associated diarrhea
CDI
ciprofloxacin
<i>Clostridioides difficile</i>
levofloxacin
probiotics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/9/3/141

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