Stark, Thomas2008-09-022008-09-022008-09-02https://hdl.handle.net/11299/42875The information provided in this handout does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. You use the information provided in these handouts at your own risk.Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The most common pathogen associated with AAD is Clostridium difficile which is among the leading causes of nosocomial infections. Succesfull treatment for this condition involves prolonged use of antibiotics or livestool enimas. Evidence suggests that the use of probiotics has no role in treatment or prevention of this condition.en-USAntibiotic-associated diarrheaClostridium difficilePseudomembranous colitisprobioticsyogurtOther