Impact of Oropharyngeal Administration of Colostrum in Preterm Newborns' Oral Microbiome.

ABSTRACT: The initial colonization of the human microbiota is of paramount importance. In this context, the oropharyngeal administration of colostrum is a safe, viable, and well-tolerated practice even by the smallest preterm infants. Therefore, this study evaluated the effects of oropharyngeal administration of colostrum on the establishment of preterm infants' oral microbiota. A longitudinal observational study was carried out with 20 premature neonates, divided into two groups: one receiving the protocol (Oropharyngeal Administration of Colostrum; OAC) and the other one receiving Standard Caare (SC). Saliva samples were collected from the newborns weekly during the study period (from the day of birth until the 21st day of life) for analysis of oral microbiota through 16S rRNA gene sequencing. We

SUBMITTER: Cortez RV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8703686 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature