Impact of a multi-strain probiotic administration on peri-rectal colonization with drug-resistant gram-negative bacteria in preterm neonates

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• who: Marwyn Sowden and collaborators from the Consecutive sampling was used: every preterm neonate meeting the inclusion criteria was selected for inclusion until the required sample size (, neonates) was achievedA predetermined randomization sequence obtained from a statistician at Stellenbosch University was used to randomly allocate neonates to either the probiotic (intervention) group (n=100) or placebo group (n=100). The manufacturer of the probiotic packaged the products (probiotic and placebo) in identical fashion, except for a distinguishing pink and green sticker to facilitate allocation concealment. The randomization list indicated in series whether the infant should be allocated . . .
  

   

  

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