Brandi N. Smith, PharmD, BCPPS defines necrotizing enterocolitis and late-onset sepsis in the premature neonate and proposed mechanisms of prevention with probiotic use, reviews literature supporting the use of probiotics in premature neonates and recognizes ongoing questions in using probiotics in premature neonates.

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