Presence of distinctive microbiome in the first-pass meconium of newborn infants

Abstract We critically evaluated the fetal microbiome concept in 44 neonates with placenta, amniotic fluid, and first-pass meconium samples. Placental histology showed no signs of inflammation. Meconium samples were more often bacterial culture positive after vaginal delivery. In next-generation seq...

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Main Authors: Jenni Turunen, Mysore V. Tejesvi, Niko Paalanne, Jenni Hekkala, Outi Lindgren, Mika Kaakinen, Tytti Pokka, Anna Kaisanlahti, Justus Reunanen, Terhi Tapiainen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-09-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-98951-4