Table 1. Characteristics of the study infants.
| Sample ID | Gestational age (week) | Sex | Mode of delivery | Use of antibiotics & probiotics during the first 6 months of age | Use of antibiotics & probiotics during pregnancy | Maternal sensitization on skin prick tests | Paternal sensitization on skin prick tests | Family history of allergic diseases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD 1 | 40.0 | F | CD | No | No | No | Not done | No |
| CD 2 | 38.5 | F | CD | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| CD 3 | 40.3 | F | CD | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| VD 1 | 38.5 | M | VD | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| VD 2 | 38.2 | F | VD | No | No | Not done | Not done | No |
| VD 3 | 39.2 | M | VD | No | No | No | No | No |
CD, cesarean delivery; F, female; M, male; VD, vaginal delivery.