Many mothers give birth prematurely, causing premature babies to be weak, difficult to care for, or to suffer from many dangerous diseases. Of these, necrotizing enterocolitis is the most common disease that premature babies suffer from.

Necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants is common in low birth weight infants. The disease progresses rapidly and can lead to complications such as intestinal perforation, intestinal obstruction, and peritonitis. If not detected and treated promptly, necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants can lead to death.