Prevention of Clostridium difficile infection with Saccharomyces boulardii: A systematic review

摘要

BACKGROUND:Clostridium difficile is a major cause of antibioticassociated diarrhea within the hospital setting. The yeast Saccharomyces boulardii has been found to have some effect in reducing the risk of C difficile infection (CDI); however, its role in preventive therapy has yet to be firmly established.