Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study groups
Characteristics | Probiotic (n = 101) | % | Placebo (n = 101) | % | Incomplete data (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male, gender | 49 | 48 | 39 | 38 | – |
Born > 2 weeks before term (%) | 11 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 17 (8) |
Antibiotic use | 39 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 5 (2) |
Caesarean section delivery | 9 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 55 (27) |
Maternal smoking during pregnancy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 (2) |
Maternal atopy | 51 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 2 (2) |
Atopy in the family | 66 | 65 | 70 | 69 | 1 (0.4) |
Has siblings | 46 | 45 | 36 | 36 | – |
Pets in the house | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 1 (0.4) |
Birthweight(g) mean (SD) | 3642 (476) | – | 3589 (460) | - | – |
Maternal age (years) mean (SD) | 30.4 (3.7) | – | 30.3 (4.1) | - | – |
Atopy (IgE or skin prick test positive) | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 3 (1) |
Cumulative Atopic Dermatitis | 19 | 19 | 30 | 30 | – |
Current Atopic Dermatitis | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | – |
Mild AD | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | – |
Moderate AD | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | – |
Asthma | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | – |