Effect of probiotic use on antibiotic administration among care home residents: a randomized clinical trial
<p><strong>Importance</strong> Probiotics are frequently used by residents in care homes (residential homes or nursing homes that provide residents with 24-hour support for personal care or nursing care), although the evidence on whether probiotics prevent infections and reduce an...
Main Authors: | Butler, CC, Lau, M, Gillespie, D, Owen-Jones, E, Lown, M, Wootton, M, Calder, PC, Bayer, AJ, Moore, M, Little, P, Davies, J, Edwards, A, Shepherd, V, Hood, K, Hobbs, FDR, Davoudianfar, M, Rutter, H, Stanton, H, Lowe, R, Fuller, R, Francis, NA |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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American Medical Association
2020
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