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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 |
