Bovine Lactoferrin to Prevent Neonatal Infections in Low-Birth-Weight Newborns in Pakistan: Protocol for a Three-Arm Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

BackgroundSepsis is a common and severe complication in premature neonates, particularly those born with low birth weights (<2500 g). Neonatal sepsis is steadily emerging as a leading cause of neonatal mortality in Pakistan. Lactoferrin is a natural product with broad-spec...

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Main Authors: Ariff, Shabina, Soofi, Sajid, Aamir, Almas, D'Almeida, Michelle, Aziz Ali, Arzina, Alam, Ashraful, Dibley, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2021-03-01
Series:JMIR Research Protocols
Online Access:https://www.researchprotocols.org/2021/3/e23994