Prophylactic Saccharomyces boulardii versus nystatin for the prevention of fungal colonization and invasive fungal infection in premature infants
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Published in European Journal of Pediatrics
Key Findings
S. boulardii was comparable to nystatin for preventing fungal colonization and invasive fungal infection in very low birth weight infants.
Conclusions
A probiotic yeast performed similarly to antifungal prophylaxis in a high-risk neonatal setting.
Limitations
Comparative, not placebo-controlled; specialised population.
Supplements Studied
Saccharomyces boulardii was compared with nystatin for prevention of fungal colonization and invasive fungal infection in premature infants.
Outcomes Measured
This study aims to compare the efficacy of orally administered Saccharomyces boulardii versus nystatin in prevention of fungal colonization and invasive fungal infections in very low birth weight infants.
Study Details
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