Bargheet, Ahmed; Klingenberg, Claus Andreas; Esaiassen, Eirin; Hjerde, Erik; Cavanagh, Jorunn Pauline; Bengtsson-Palme, Johan; Pettersen, Veronika K. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-13)
Background - Gestational age (GA) and associated level of gastrointestinal tract maturation are major factors driving the initial gut microbiota composition in preterm infants. Besides, compared to term infants, premature infants often receive antibiotics to treat infections and probiotics to restore optimal gut microbiota. How GA, antibiotics, and probiotics modulate the microbiota’s core ...