Impact of intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis upon the intestinal microbiota and the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes in vaginally delivered full-term neonates
Abstract Background Disturbances in the early establishment of the intestinal microbiota may produce important implications for the infant’s health and for the risk of disease later on. Different perinatal conditions may be affecting the development of the gut microbiota. Some of them, such as deliv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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Series: | Microbiome |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-017-0313-3 |