Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a catastrophic disease of preterm infants, and
microbial dysbiosis has been implicated in its pathogenesis. Studies evaluating the …

Human microbial colonization begins at birth and continues to develop and modulate in
species abundance for about 3 years, until the microbiota becomes adult-like. During the …

The incidence of neonatal late-onset sepsis (LOS) is inversely related to the degree of
maturity and varies geographically from 0.61% to 14.2% among hospitalised newborns …

The intestinal microbiota is an important contributor to the health of preterm infants, and may
be destabilized by a number of environmental factors and treatment modalities. How to …

Background Preterm birth is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of
five years worldwide, but the etiology of many cases remains enigmatic. The dogma that the …

Background Late onset sepsis (LOS) in preterm infants is associated with considerable
morbidity and mortality. While studies have implicated gut bacteria in the aetiology of the …

Background Intestinal dysbiosis may contribute to the pathogenesis of necrotising
enterocolitis (NEC) in very preterm or very low birth weight infants. Dietary supplementation …

Gut microbiota plays a key role in multiple aspects of human health and disease, particularly
in early life. Distortions of the gut microbiota have been found to correlate with fatal diseases …

The intestine is a vital organ responsible for nutrient absorption, bile and waste excretion,
and a major site of host immunity. In order to keep up with daily demands, the intestine has …

Clostridium butyricum, a strictly anaerobic spore-forming bacillus, is a common human and
animal gut commensal bacterium, and is also frequently found in the environment. Whereas …