Antibiotic Resistance Genes Detected in Newborns Hours After Birth, Study Finds

5 articles · Updated · New York Post · Apr 19

Researchers have found that antibiotic resistance genes are present in newborns’ gut microbiomes within hours of birth.
Analysis of 105 infants’ stool samples revealed a high prevalence of resistance genes, likely influenced by maternal transmission and early hospital exposure.
Experts warn this early presence of resistance genes could impact infection risk and highlights the need for careful neonatal infection control.

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