Table 1 Clinical characteristics of the hospitalized preterm infants in this study
Characteristics | NEC infants (n = 5) | Control infants (n = 5) |
|---|---|---|
Male/female | 2/3 | 3/2 |
Gestational age (weeks) | 24.4 to 32 (mean 26.8) | 24.1 to 32 (mean 26.4) |
Delivery: c-section/vaginal | 5/0 | 5/0 |
Feeding: breast milk/formula/combination | 2/1/2 | 2/0/3 |