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Protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding against infections during infancy: a prospective study
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- Published on: 25 November 2011
- Published on: 25 November 2011THE PROTECTIVE ROLE OF BREASTFEEDING AGAINST PYELONEPHRITIS IN INFANTS WITH URINARY TRACT INFECTIONShow More
We read with interest the publication by Ladomenou et al entitled "Protective effect of exclusive breastfeeding against infections during infancy" (1). The authors conclude that exclusive breastfeeding protects infants against common infections and lessens the frequency and severity of infectious episodes. This study, however, failed to reach a conclusion about the potential protective role of breastfeeding on the sever...
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