The skin microbiota of preterm infants and impact of diaper change frequency.

Noelle E YoungeD Joshua ParrisDaniel HatchAngel BarnesDebra H Brandon

Published in: PloS one (2024)

The diversity and composition of the diapered skin microbiota is dynamic over time and differs from other body sites. Multiple factors including interindividual effects, diaper change frequency, diet, and antibiotics contribute to variation in the diapered skin microbiota.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
soft tissue
wound healing
physical activity
low birth weight
weight loss
preterm birth