Probiotic use in pediatric medicine

Probiotics have received significant attention within both the scientific and lay communities for their potential health-promoting properties, including the treatment or prevention of various conditions in children.

In a recent article published by Pediatric Research, Michael Hsieh, M.D., Ph.D., director of Transitional Urology at Children’s National Hospital, and other experts review the published data on use of specific probiotic strains for three common pediatric conditions: the prevention of urinary tract infections and antibiotic-associated diarrhea and the treatment of atopic dermatitis.