Topically applied sunflower seed oil prevents invasive bacterial infections in preterm infants in Egypt: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

GL, Darmstadt; N, Badrawi; PA, Law; S, Ahmed; M, Bashir; I, Iskander; Said D, Al; Kholy A, El; MH, Husein; A, Alam; PJ, Winch; R, Gipson; M, Santosham

doi:10.1097/01.inf.0000133047.50836.6f

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Topically applied sunflower seed oil prevents invasive bacterial infections in preterm infants in Egypt: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

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Darmstadt GL

Badrawi N

Law PA

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Because the therapeutic options for managing infections in neonates in developing countries are often limited, innovative approaches to preventing infections are needed. Topical therapy with skin barrier-enhancing products may be an effective strategy for improving neonatal outcom...

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