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Probiotics and Prebiotics : Role in Prevention of Nosocomial Sepsis in Preterm Infants
Joint Authors
Soraisham, Amuchou S.
Nair, Vrinda
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-01-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nosocomial sepsis is associated with increased mortality and morbidity including neurodevelopmental impairment and prolonged hospital stay.
Prevention of sepsis especially in the preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit remains a major challenge.
The gastrointestinal tract is an important source of potential pathogens causing nosocomial sepsis as the immature intestinal epithelium can permit translocation of bacteria and yeast.
The intestinal tract and its microflora play an important role in the immunity.
Altering the gut microflora has been extensively studied for immunomodulation in preterm infants.
Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.
Probiotics have been used for prevention and treatment of various medical conditions in children and adults.
Studies on probiotics in premature infants have focused on normalizing intestinal flora, improvement in feeding intolerance, prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis and sepsis.
In this paper, we discuss the intestinal bacterial colonization pattern; the rational for probiotics and prebiotic therapy with special focus on the prevention of nosocomial sepsis in preterm infants.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nair, Vrinda& Soraisham, Amuchou S.. 2013. Probiotics and Prebiotics : Role in Prevention of Nosocomial Sepsis in Preterm Infants. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505319
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nair, Vrinda& Soraisham, Amuchou S.. Probiotics and Prebiotics : Role in Prevention of Nosocomial Sepsis in Preterm Infants. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505319
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nair, Vrinda& Soraisham, Amuchou S.. Probiotics and Prebiotics : Role in Prevention of Nosocomial Sepsis in Preterm Infants. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505319
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505319