Probiotics for use in reducing the incidence and duration of illness
AssigneeDupont Nutrition Biosciences Aps
InventorsGREGORY LEYER, ARTHUR OUWEHAND
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Abstract
The present invention provides probiotic compositions suitable for reducing the incidence and duration of human illness. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions suitable for preventing disease in young children. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention finds use in the prevention respiratory disease in children.
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A method for reducing the severity of a flu-like symptom in a child, wherein:
- the method comprises administering a culture of Lactobacillus acidophilus to the child;
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- the flu-like symptom is selected from fever, coughing and a runny nose.
A method for reducing the duration of a flu-like symptom in a child, wherein:
- the method comprises administering a culture of Lactobacillus acidophilus to the child;
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- the flu-like symptom is selected from fever, coughing and a runny nose.
A method for treating a respiratory tract infection in a child, wherein:
- the method comprises administering a culture of Lactobacillus acidophilus to the child;
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- the respiratory infection causes at least one symptom selected from fever, coughing and a runny nose.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.