Malnutrition Predisposes to Endotoxin‐Induced Edema and Impaired Inflammatory Response in Parenterally Fed Piglets

Background : Poor nutrition status is common among hospitalized children and children in low‐income countries and may be associated with increased susceptibility to edema and infections. We hypothesized that poor nutrition status, established with a suboptimal composition of parenteral nutrition (PN), predisposes to endotoxemia‐induced edema, oxidative stress, and dysregulated immune responses. Methods : Using a 2 × 2 factorial design, 3‐day‐old...