Efficacy of high-dose Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in controlling acute watery diarrhea in Indian children: a randomized controlled trial.

Aim: To evaluate the effective dose of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) as probiotic in acute watery diarrhea (AWD) in Indian children.

Setting: Hospital-based study.

Design: Randomized, controlled, blinded trial.

Efficacy of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in acute watery diarrhoea of Indian children: a randomised controlled trial.

Aim: To evaluate the role of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) as probiotic in acute watery diarrhoea (AWD).

Setting: Hospital-based study.

Design: Randomised, controlled, blinded trial.

Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in persistent diarrhea in Indian children: a randomized controlled trial.

Aim: To evaluate the role of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) as probiotic in persistent diarrhea (PD) in children of North Bengal, India.

Setting: Hospital-based study.

Design: Randomized, double-blind controlled trial.

Risk factors for mortality from neonatal tetanus: 7 years experience in North Bengal, India.

Background: Neonatal tetanus (NNT), a preventable disease, remains an important cause of infant mortality in developing countries such as India.

Objectives: To evaluate the demographic and clinical data of NNT in North Bengal, India and determine the risk factors for mortality.

Methods: Hospital records of all cases of NNT admitted over a 7-year period (1997-2003) were analysed.