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Mode of Delivery and Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Offspring
29 May 2014
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide; however, pathogenesis is not fully understood. The global cesarean section (CS) rate is also rising, and evidence suggests that mode of delivery may influence colonization of the offspring gut microbiota, predisposing offspring to IBD. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between mode of delivery and risk of IBD....
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