A systematic review and meta-analysis examines links between early postnatal antibiotic exposure and bronchopulmonary dysplasia plus other adverse outcomes in very preterm infants.
Key Takeaways
- Very preterm infants are at high risk of infection due to their immature immune systems
- However, excessive or unnecessary antibiotic exposure may adversely affect organ development and long-term outcomes
- Cochrane Library database were systematically searched from inception to March 2026