Heat Killed Probiotics in the Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2016
Prophylactic probiotics have been shown to decrease the incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in premature neonates. However, there is some resistance to giving live bacteria to small babies. Based on animal data, the investigators hypothesized that heat inactivated probiotics would also reduce NEC.
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First added on: May 17, 2024