The Influence of Cesarean Section on the Composition and Development of Gut Microbiota During the First 3 Months of Life

The intestinal microbiota has emerged as a critical regulator of growth and development in the early postnatal period of life. Cesarean section (CS) delivery is one of the strongest disrupting factors of the normal colonization process and has been reported as a risk factor for disorders in later li...

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Main Authors: Gao Long, Yuting Hu, Enfu Tao, Bo Chen, Xiaoli Shu, Wei Zheng, Mizu Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2021.691312/full