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Mode of Delivery at Birth Linked to Child's Skin Microbiome

Mode of delivery at birth strongly influences the skin microbiome of children. The relative bacterial population of children's skin microbiome closely resemble that of their mothers. In particular, cesarean or vaginal deliveries strongly influence facial microbiota.

Mode of Delivery at Birth Linked to Child's Skin Microbiome

Mode of Delivery at Birth Linked to Child's Skin Microbiome

Mode of delivery at birth strongly influences the skin microbiome of children, which resemble that of their mothers. In particular, cesarean or vaginal deliveries strongly impact the facial bacterial population.

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