Impact of Bifidobacterium lactis supplementation on fecal microbiota in infants delivered vaginally compared to Caesarean section

• Main Authors: Tetty Yuniaty (Author), Fiva Kadi (Author), Hadyana Sukandar (Author), Mifta Novikasari (Author), Pensri Kosuwon (Author), Enea Rezzonico (Author), Paiboon Piyabanditkul (Author), Leilani Lestarina (Author), Marco Turini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background It has been reported that infants born by Caesarean section have altered gut microbiota, with lower n umbers of bifidobacteria and Bacteroides, compared to that of infants who were delivered vaginally. Probiotic supplementation has been reported to have beneficial effects on the immune re...