Development of the preterm gut microbiota in infants at risk of necrotising enterocolitis and sepsis

The gut microbiota comprises all the microorganisms colonising the gastrointestinal tract. It is a complex and dynamic community influenced by genetic and environmental factors. While the gut microbiota has crucial roles in micronutrient production and immunomodulation, it has also been associated w...

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Main Author: Stewart, Christopher
Other Authors: Cummings, Stephen
Published: Northumbria University 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.603459