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preterm infants are monitored in a neonatal intensive care unit where they are put in incubators which cater for their need.the modern incubators cater for,oxygen,intravenous infusion treatment and warmth.They have special gadgets that help in maintaining the conditions as required.

In developing countries where there are no electricity,the preterm are put in kangaroo care(skin to skin contact)with the mother and encouraged to breastfeed to minimize infection through improving the infants immunity system.

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