A Case Study: Effectiveness of Probiotic Use in Elderly Patients with Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

Mayers et al examine the effectiveness of probiotic use in elderly patients with antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Results show that probiotic use had a negative effect on the stool number and consistency for one patient and for four patients neither stool number nor stool consistency was affected. Probiotics may be beneficial for antibiotic-associated diarrhea based on a retrospective study of patient records. A more controlled study with elderly patients with antibiotic-associated diarrhea and probiotic treatment is necessary.