Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology (Jan 2009)
Prevention of Clostridium difficile Infection with Saccharomyces boulardii: A Systematic Review
Abstract
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.