Mechanism for Prevention of Infection in Preterm Neonates by Topical Emollients: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

Topical applications of emollients such as sunflower seed oil and Aquaphor have been shown to reduce the incidence of bloodstream infections and mortality of preterm infants in resource-poor settings. The causal mechanism for prevention of infection through cutaneous portals of entry is not well und...

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