The gut microbiome has important roles in host metabolism and immunity, and microbial
dysbiosis affects human physiology and health. Maternal immunity and microbial …

The last decade of microbiome research has highlighted its fundamental role in systemic
immune and metabolic homeostasis. The microbiome plays a prominent role during …

Asthma is, worldwide, the most frequent non-communicable disease affecting both children
and adults, with high morbidity and relatively low mortality, compared to other chronic …

Introduction Group B streptococcus (GBS), or Streptococcus agalactiae, remains a leading
cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Canadian guidelines advise universal maternal …

Streptococcus agalactiae, remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality.
Canadian guidelines advise universal maternal screening for GBS colonisation in …

Background: Chorioamnionitis during labor exposes the fetus to an intrauterine state that
may alter the future immune response and may expose the offspring to future susceptibility …

Antibiotic, analgesic sedative, and antiseizure medications are among the most commonly
used medications in preterm/sick neonates, who are at high risk of nosocomial infections …

Early-onset sepsis (EOS) is defined as a positive blood culture for a pathogenic organism
within 72 hours of birth.(1) The nondiscriminant symptomatology associated with EOS …

Nephrolithiasis is a complex multifactorial pathology which contributes to the onset of
genetics factors, environmental factors, diet and lifestyle. In addition, this pathology has …