N Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants who received antibiotics for 4 to 7 days had significant increased odds of short term morbidity and mortality. 2. Each day of antibiotic use among VLBW infants was associated with about 5% greater odds of major adverse outcomes

Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants who received antibiotics for 4 to 7 days had significant increased odds of short term morbidity and mortality. 2. Each day of antibiotic use among VLBW infants was associated with about 5% greater odds of major adverse outcomes