Temporal and Spatial Changes in the Microbiome Following Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.

Objectives: The microbiome may be affected by trauma and critical illness. Many studies of the microbiome in critical illness are restricted to a single body site or time point and confounded by preexisting conditions. We report temporal and spatial alterations in the microbiome of previously healthy children with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Pilot Study of the Effect of Plant-Based Enteral Nutrition on the Gut Microbiota in Chronically Ill Tube-Fed Children.

Background: Dietary intake sharply impacts the structure and function of the gut microbiota, which is important for childhood health. However, little is known about the microbiota of children who cannot eat by mouth. Standard enteral formulas for supplemental nutrition are low in fiber and high in processed sugars and are commonly associated with gastrointestinal side effects.