Lactulose for the Prevention of Nosocomial Infections in Children

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the ability of lactulose, a prebiotic agent, to prevent hospital acquired infection in children

Timeline

Start

2006-01

Primary completion

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Completion

2007-01

Publications

• Background Mastretta E, Longo P, Laccisaglia A, Balbo L, Russo R, Mazzaccara A, Gianino P. Effect of Lactobacillus GG and breast-feeding in the prevention of rotavirus nosocomial infection. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2002 Oct;35(4):527-31. doi: 10.1097/00005176-200210000-00013.
• Background Szajewska H, Kotowska M, Mrukowicz JZ, Armanska M, Mikolajczyk W. Efficacy of Lactobacillus GG in prevention of nosocomial diarrhea in infants. J Pediatr. 2001 Mar;138(3):361-5. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2001.111321.
• Background Schumann C. Medical, nutritional and technological properties of lactulose. An update. Eur J Nutr. 2002 Nov;41 Suppl 1:I17-25. doi: 10.1007/s00394-002-1103-6.

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