A review on the effects of probiotics and antibiotics towards Clostridium difficile infections

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A review on the effects of probiotics and antibiotics towards Clostridium difficile infections

Clostridium difficile can cause severe diseases with significant morbidity and mortality in infected patients. The rate of Clostridium difficile infection is high in North America and European countries. Metronidazole and vancomycin have been recommended as the treatments of choice since 1990s. Recu...

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Main Authors:	Azman, Hazirah, Loong, Yik Yee, Abdul Aziz, Rushdan, Awang Hamat, Rukman, Abd Manap, Mohd Yazid
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2013
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40520/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40520/1/35.%20A%20Review%20on%20the%20Effects%20of%20Probiotics%20and%20Antibiotics%20towards.pdf

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