Factors Influencing the Composition of the Intestinal Microbiota in Early Infancy

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John Penders · Maastricht University

Carel Thijs · Maastricht University

Cornelis Vink · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Foekje F. Stelma · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Bianca E.P. Snijders · Maastricht University

Ischa Kummeling · Maastricht University

Piet A. van den Brandt

Abstract

The most important determinants of the gut microbiotic composition in infants were the mode of delivery, type of infant feeding, gestational age, infant hospitalization, and antibiotic use by the infant. Term infants who were born vaginally at home and were breastfed exclusively seemed to have the most "beneficial" gut microbiota (highest numbers of bifidobacteria and lowest numbers of C difficile and E coli).

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Gut microbiota and health Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Probiotics and Fermented Foods

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Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 118, Issue 2, pp. 511-521

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2005-2824

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Factors Influencing the Composition of the Intestinal Microbiota in Early Infancy

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