Pediatria Polska

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2/2026 vol. 101
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Modification of gut microbiota in the treatment of childhood obesity

Kamila Bała 1
,
Natalia Staszko 1

  1. Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland

Pediatr Pol 2026; 101 (2): 154-160

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/polp.2026.162938
Data publikacji online: 2026/06/30
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