Effect of a Multi-Strain Probiotic on the Incidence and Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Feeding Intolerances in Preterm Neonates

Effect of a Multi-Strain Probiotic on the Incidence and Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Feeding Intolerances in Preterm Neonates

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a multifactorial disease, causing inflammation of the bowel. The exact root of NEC is still unknown, but a low weight and gestational age at birth are known causes. Furthermore, antibiotic use and abnormal bacterial colonization of the premature gut are...

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Main Authors: Marwyn Sowden, Mirjam Maria van Weissenbruch, Andre Nyandwe Hamama Bulabula, Lizelle van Wyk, Jos Twisk, Evette van Niekerk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
necrotizing enterocolitis
feeding intolerance
neonate
probiotic
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/16/3305

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