Antibiotics – stewardship and prevention of related side effects in adults: Should probiotics play a role? – Mainpro+

Upon completion of the lessons, participants will understand:

1. The function of the intestinal microbiota and the impact of antibiotics on the balance of microbiota.
2. The health consequences of dysbiosis following antibiotic use, including antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and its predisposing risk factors.
3. The unique properties of different probiotic formulations and the impact that this has on clinical efficacy of the product.
4. The clinical efficacy of probiotic formulations that are approved for use in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea.