MECONIUM MICROBIOME AND ITS RELATION TO NEONATAL GROWTH AND HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE CATCH-UP IN LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT PRETERM INFANTS

Prematurity is associated with higher predisposition to infections, nutrient absorption difficulties, and impaired growth. A balanced microbiota is essential for the maintenance of a healthy immunological system and better neurodevelopment outcome . this project aims to identify an association between meconium microbiome, extra-uterine growth restriction, and head circumference catch-up.