Profiles of infants of the study groups1-150
| Controls | BBG administered | |
|---|---|---|
| No of cases | 46 | 45 |
| Sex (M/F) | 24/22 | 25/20 |
| No of SGA infants | 5 | 7 |
| Gestation (w) | 28.2 (2.1) | 28.3 (2.3) |
| Birth weight (g) | 1026 (205) | 1026 (241) |
| IPPV (days) | 3 [0-163] | 4 [0-244] |
| Duration of antibiotics (days) | 7.5 [0-20] | 7 [0-28] |
| Doses of indomethacin | 55 | 40 |
↵1-150 Values represent mean (SD) or median [range].
BBG: administered Bifidobacterium breve, SGA: small for gestational age (<−1.5 SD), IPPV: intermittent positive pressure ventilation.