Investigation of Allergen Sensitization in Newborn Babies Diagnosed With Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

Allergy Risk and Sensitization Following Necrotizing Enterocolitis

To evaluate the frequency of allergy between 12 and 24 months of age in infants who were treated in the neonatal clinic and had NEC. To investigate the relationship between NEC development and the development of allergy in the later period.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Infants born in our hospital and diagnosed with NEC during the study period.

2. Age-matched control infants born in our hospital during the same period but without NEC diagnosis.

3. Written and verbal informed consent obtained from at least one parent.

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Exclusion Criteria:

1. Infants whose parents did not provide written or verbal consent.
2. Infants with major congenital anomalies.
3. Infants with chromosomal disorders.
4. Infants with gastrointestinal malformations (e.g., duodenal atresia, gastroschisis, omphalocele).
5. Infants diagnosed with immunodeficiency. -