The effects of perineal disinfection on infant's oral microflora after transvaginal examination during delivery

• Main Authors: Hongping Li (Author), Shaoyun Chen (Author), Lijuan Wu (Author), Huilin Wang (Author), Kelin Xiao (Author), Yanling Gao (Author), Yao Li (Author), Huiqin Li (Author), Bin Xiao (Author), Yuanfang Zhu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Early life microflora is an important determinant of immune and metabolic development and may have lasting consequences. However, the mode of delivery and the effect of povidone iodine disinfection on neonatal oral microflora colonization are still unclear. The objective of the s...