Effects of probiotics and antibiotics on the intestinal homeostasis in a computer controlled model of the large intestine

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antibiotic associated diarrhea and <it>Clostridium difficile </it>infection are frequent complications of broad spectrum antibiotic therapy. Probiotic bacteria are used as therapeutic and preventive agents in these disord...

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Main Authors: Rehman Ateequr, Heinsen Femke-Anouska, Koenen Marjorie E, Venema Koen, Knecht Henrik, Hellmig Stephan, Schreiber Stefan, Ott Stephan J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/47