Oral immunoglobulin for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm and low birth weight neonates

BACKGROUND: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common emergency involving the gastrointestinal tract occurring in the neonatal period. There have been published reports that suggest that oral immunoglobulins (Ig)A and IgG produce an immunoprotective effect in the gastrointestinal mucosa. OB... View More