International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, ISSN 1927-1255 print, 1927-1263 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 7, Number 3, September 2018, pages 21-28

Comparative Study for Probiotics and Symbiotics Versus Placebo in Pediatrics Acute Diarrhea: Randomized Controlled Trial

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Consort flow diagram.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Mean diarrheal episodes at day 4 in placebo, probiotic and symbiotic group.
Figure 3.
Figure 3. Mean of days of fever in placebo, probiotic and symbiotic group.
Figure 4.
Figure 4. Independent t-test comparing any type to placebo.

Tables

Table 1. Samples Used for Treatment
 
GroupTypeSample
1ProbioticLactobacteria (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis) (109)
2ProbioticSpores of multiantibiotic-resistant Bacillus clausii (2 × 109)
3ProbioticSaccharomyces boulardii (6 × 109) + Lactobacillus acidophilus (2 × 109) + Rhamnosus (3 × 109) + Bifidobacterium longum (2 × 109)
4Symbiotic (probiotics + prebiotic)Bacillus coagulans (2 × 109) + Fructooligosaccharides
5PlaceboLactose monohydrate DC

 

Table 2. Contingency Table: Sample Results
 
Probiotic (n = 44)Symbiotic (n = 23)Placebo (n = 17)P value
Gender (m/f)22/2214/95/12N/S
Age (months)25.9320.7539N/S
Duration diarrhoea before inclusion (days)2.292.572.82N/S
Weight (kg)13.6913.02515.19N/S