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Fig. 2

From: Can probiotics be an alternative to chlorhexidine for oral care in the mechanically ventilated patient? A multicentre, prospective, randomised controlled open trial

Fig. 2

Distribution of the findings of emerging enteric bacteria. Pattern of identified emerging enteric species is somewhat scattered. On day 2, number of affected patients higher in Lp group but on day 3 results reversed. This may indicate slower action of probiotic bacteria compared to chemical effect of chlorhexidine. Gradual decrease of patients remaining in study similar in both groups. Lp299 Lactobacillus plantarum 299

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