Allergies, including asthma, food allergy and atopic dermatitis, are increasing in prevalence,
particularly in westernized countries. Although a detailed mechanistic explanation for this …

It is well established that the gut microbiota plays an important role in host health and is
perturbed by several factors including antibiotics. Antibiotic‐induced changes in microbial …

Background In early-onset severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN),
transplacental transfer of maternal antierythrocyte IgG alloantibodies causes fetal anemia …

The composition of the human gut microbiome matures within the first years of life. It has
been hypothesized that microbial compositions in this period can cause immune …

Objective Dysbiosis of the infant gut microbiota may have long‐term health consequences.
This study aimed to determine the impact of maternal intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) …

The incidence of neonatal early-onset sepsis (EOS) has declined substantially over the last
2 decades, primarily because of the implementation of evidence-based intrapartum …

Objectives Intercountry comparability between studies on medication use in pregnancy is
difficult due to dissimilarities in study design and methodology. This study aimed to examine …

The maternal microbiome is essential for the healthy growth and development of offspring
and has long-term effects later in life. Recent advances indicate that the maternal …

Microbial colonization of the neonate is an important feature of normal birth. The gut
microbiota has a central role in the programming of the host's metabolism and immune …

Microbial colonization of the infant gastrointestinal tract (GIT) begins at birth, is shaped by
the maternal microbiota, and is profoundly altered by antibiotic treatment. Antibiotic …