Prophylaxis of acute respiratory infections via improving the immune system in late preterm newborns with E. coli strain Nissle 1917: a controlled pilot trial
Abstract Background Acute respiratory infections (ARIs), caused by the high level of immaturity of the immune system, are a major cause of morbidity in preterm newborns. The probiotic Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917 (EcN) is well known for its immuno-modulatory properties and may therefore enhan...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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Series: | Pilot and Feasibility Studies |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-018-0271-y |