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Effect of single versus multistrain probiotic in extremely preterm infants: a randomised trial

Evidence indicates that multistrain probiotics benefit preterm infants more than single-strain (SS) probiotics. We assessed the effects of SS versus triple-strain (TS) probiotic supplementation (PS) in extremely preterm (EP) infants.

Citation:
Athalye-Jape G, Esvaran M, Patole S, Simmer K, Nathan E, et al. Effect of single versus multistrain probiotic in extremely preterm infants: a randomised trial. BMJ Open Gastroenterol. 2022;9(1):e000811

Keywords:
Infant/neonatal nutrition; intestinal microbiology; neonatal gut; probiotics

Abstract:
Evidence indicates that multistrain probiotics benefit preterm infants more than single-strain probiotics. We assessed the effects of single-strain versus triple-strain  probiotic supplementation in extremely preterm infants.