Probiotics in Pediatric and Neonate Healthcare

Due to its immature immune system, neonatesNeonates and the young are susceptible to infections. There is interest in the use of probiotics in many diseases in neonates and growing children. Given the increasing number of probiotic strains available in the market and variable or contradictory data associated with the outcomes of the use of probiotics, healthcare providersHealthcare providers face uncertainties about the selection and recommendation of probiotics to infants. Studies should emphasize on the strain-specific attributes rather than the probiotics in general for neonatal and children health.