The ProPrems trial: investigating the effects of probiotics on late onset sepsis in very preterm infants

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Late onset sepsis is a frequent complication of prematurity associated with increased mortality and morbidity. The commensal bacteria of the gastrointestinal tract play a key role in the development of healthy immune responses. Healt...

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Main Authors: Opie Gillian, Tabrizi Sepehr N, Pirotta Marie, Tobin Jacinta M, Garland Suzanne M, Donath Susan, Tang Mimi LK, Morley Colin J, Hickey Leah, Ung Linh, Jacobs Susan E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/210