In addition, the concentrations of Clostridium perfringens and Enterococcus faecium, which typically
increase during diarrhea episodes in dogs, were decreased in probiotic group feces when compared with the placebo group.
Malnutrition, caused by inadequate nutrient intake and disease, is a direct cause of 30 percent of all child deaths in developing countries and can result in a five - to - ten-fold
increase in a child's risk of death from
diarrhea.3 Characterized by low weight and height for age, and low weight for height, malnutrition can be prevented through optimal infant and young child feeding — exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months, along with continued breastfeeding and nutritious, hygienically prepared complementary foods
during the six to 24 month period.