Abstract:Hyperbilirubinemia is a medical condition that is often found in the first week of neonates. The usual treatment for hyperbilirubinemia is phototherapy, however, many studies revealed probiotics as another form of treatment. Probiotics are live microorganisms that have similarities to the normal intestinal flora. They are believed to reduce enterohepatic cycle activity which can reduce serum bilirubin in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia. This study aimed to determine the effect of probiotics on neonates with h… Show more
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