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Masters Thesis | Paediatrics | Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025 | Pages: 1688 - 1690 | India
Impact of Probiotic Supplementation on Preterm Neonatal Outcomes: A Case Control Study
Abstract: Background: Preterm neonates face complications such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), feeding intolerance, and sub-optimal postnatal growth [1,2]. Probiotic supplementation is a cost-effective intervention proposed to improve outcomes [3]. Objective: To assess the impact of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum supplementation on feeding milestones, growth parameters, NEC incidence, and safety in preterm neonates. Methods: This hospital-based case-control study enrolled 65 preterm neonates (
Keywords: Probiotics, preterm neonates, NEC, feeding tolerance, growth
How to Cite?: Dr. Jaykumar S. Chopda, Dr. Maulik Shah, Dr. Hemangini Kharadi, Dr. Tejash Joshi, Dr. Bhadresh R. Vyas, "Impact of Probiotic Supplementation on Preterm Neonatal Outcomes: A Case Control Study", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1688-1690, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25724200937, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25724200937