Effects of probiotics and synbiotics on diarrhea in undernourished children: Systematic review with meta-analysis.

Background: Undernutrition predisposes children to a greater incidence and duration of diarrhea. No review and meta-analysis have yet been conducted to assess effectiveness of probiotics and synbiotics in undernourished children.

Aims: To assess the effectiveness of probiotics and synbiotics on diarrhea in undernourished children.