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High-throughput Fluorometric Measurement of Potential Soil Extracellular Enzyme Activities

High-throughput Fluorometric Measurement of Potential Soil Extracellular Enzyme Activities

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M D Gutiérrez-Tarango¹, A Berber

¹Pediatrics Service of `Pensiones Civiles del Estado de Chihuahua', Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Clinical Drug Investigation

|February 1, 1997

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Broncho-Vaxom, a bacterial extract, significantly reduced respiratory infections in children. This treatment led to fewer sick days and less need for antibiotics, offering a safe option for preventing recurrent respiratory issues.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Immunology
Pharmacology

Background:

Recurrent respiratory tract infections (RRTIs) are a common concern in children.
Effective preventive strategies are needed to reduce the burden of RRTIs.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of bacterial extract OM-85 BV (Broncho-Vaxom) in preventing chronic, recurrent respiratory diseases in children.
To compare Broncho-Vaxom with conventional management for RRTIs.

Main Methods:

An open, prospective trial enrolled 61 children (1-11 years) with at least three RRTIs in six months.
The treatment group (30 children) received Broncho-Vaxom for three months, while the control group (31 children) received conventional management.
A six-month follow-up period monitored infection rates and treatment outcomes.

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High-throughput Fluorometric Measurement of Potential Soil Extracellular Enzyme Activities

High-throughput Fluorometric Measurement of Potential Soil Extracellular Enzyme Activities

Published on: November 15, 2013

Main Results:

Children treated with Broncho-Vaxom experienced a significant reduction in the average number of infections (2.25 vs. 4.68).
The Broncho-Vaxom group had fewer days of illness (11.8 vs. 28.06), required fewer antibacterial treatments (1.1 vs. 2.52), and less additional conventional drug use (2.17 vs. 4.39).
Fewer treatment days were observed in the Broncho-Vaxom group (14.27 vs. 30).

Conclusions:

Broncho-Vaxom demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing the incidence of respiratory tract infections in susceptible children.
The bacterial extract is a practical and safe therapeutic option for preventing RRTIs.
This study supports the use of Broncho-Vaxom as an adjunct therapy in pediatric respiratory health.