Protocol for a prospective cohort study exploring the gut microbiota of infants with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass (the GuMiBear study)
Introduction The gut microbiota develops from birth and matures significantly during the first 24 months of life, playing a major role in infant health and development. The composition of the gut microbiota is influenced by several factors including mode of delivery, gestational age, feed type and t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2023-03-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/3/e067016.full |