The effect of early probiotic exposure on the preterm infant gut microbiome development

Premature birth, especially if born before week 32 of gestation, is associated with increased risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Prophylactic use of probiotics has been suggested to protect preterm infants via supporting a healthy gut microbiota (GM) development, but the suggested strains and...

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Main Authors: Yan Hui, Birgitte Smith, Martin Steen Mortensen, Lukasz Krych, Søren J. Sørensen, Gorm Greisen, Karen Angeliki Krogfelt, Dennis Sandris Nielsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Gut Microbes
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19490976.2021.1951113