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Antibiotics – stewardship and prevention of related side effects in adults: Should probiotics play a role? – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2016-07-08
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the lessons, participants will understand:
- The function of the intestinal microbiota and the impact of antibiotics on the balance of microbiota.
- The health consequences of dysbiosis following antibiotic use, including antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and its predisposing risk factors.
- The unique properties of different probiotic formulations and the impact that this has on clinical efficacy of the product.
- The clinical efficacy of probiotic formulations that are approved for use in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea.