Clinical Applications of Probiotics in Gastroenterology: Questions and Answers, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics

Provides reviews on the use of probiotics in care of gastroenterologic system. This title includes articles that are devoted to probiotics as treatment for IBD, chronic diarrhea, C difficile colitis, functional bowel disease, allergic disorders, necrotizing enterocolitis, and obesity. It examines the safety of probiotics, and, fecal biotherapy.

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The authors in this issue will provide state-of-the-art reviews on the use of probiotics in care of the gastroenterologic system. Articles are devoted to probiotics as treatment for IBD, chronic diarrhea, C. difficile colitis, functional bowel disease, allergic disorders, necrotizing enterocolitis, and obesity. Other articles examine the safety of probiotics, fecal biotherapy, and molecular assessment of intestinal microflora.