Comparison of Saccharomyces Boulardii and Nystatin Prophylaxis on Candida Colonization and Infection in Very Low Birth Weight Infants

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2011
Probiotics are favorable microorganisms that regulate the flora of the gastrointestinal system and stimulate the immune system. Saccharomyces boulardii was shown to reduce candida colonization. The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic S boulardii in reducing the candida colonization and infection in very low birth weight infants.
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First added on: May 06, 2024