Effectiveness of the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 for the treatment and/or prevention of sore throat: a systematic review.
- 2019-06
- Systematic Review
- Clinical Microbiology and Infection 25(6)
- C. Wilcox
- C. Wilcox
- B. Stuart
- Hannah Leaver
- M. Lown
- M. Willcox
- Michael Moore
- P. Little
- PubMed: 30616011
- DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2018.12.031
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
Another trial found daily SsK12 to significantly protect children (n = 250, 6-7 years) against chronic adenoiditis exacerbation over 3 months compared to no treatment (71.7% vs. 100%, p < 0.0001)
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate
- Significant
- Yes