Probiotic <i>Lactobacillus casei</i>: Effective for Managing Childhood Diarrhea by Altering Gut Microbiota and Attenuating Fecal Inflammatory Markers

Background: Acute diarrhea is a major cause of childhood morbidity and an economic burden for families. The aim of this study is to explore the effect of probiotics on clinical symptoms, intestinal microbiota, and inflammatory markers during childhood diarrhea. Methods: Children (<i>n</i>...

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Main Authors: Hung-Hsiang Lai, Cheng-Hsun Chiu, Man-Shan Kong, Chee-Jen Chang, Chien-Chang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/5/1150