Role of Probiotics in Managing Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea: A Clinical Study

Dr T. Aswini

KL University

Vadeshawaram, A.P., India

aswini.oleti@gmail.com

Abstract

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is a common complication during and after antibiotic treatment, disrupting the gut microbiota and leading to significant morbidity. This clinical study examines the role of probiotics in managing AAD, hypothesizing that probiotic supplementation can restore gut flora balance and reduce the incidence and severity of diarrhea. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial was conducted on patients receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. Participants were divided into two groups: one receiving a specific probiotic formulation and the other a placebo. Data on diarrhea frequency, duration, and severity were collected and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. The study also incorporated a simulation research component to model probiotic interaction with the gut ecosystem. Results demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in AAD incidence and duration among the probiotic group compared to the placebo group, suggesting that probiotics are a promising adjunct therapy for AAD.

Keywords

Probiotics; Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea; Clinical Study; Gut Microbiota; Randomized Trial; Simulation Research

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