Understanding the Elements of Maternal Protection from Systemic Bacterial Infections during Early Life

Late-onset sepsis (LOS) and other systemic bloodstream infections are notable causes of neonatal mortality, particularly in prematurely born very low birth weight infants. Breastfeeding in early life has numerous health benefits, impacting the health of the newborn in both the short-term and in the...

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Main Authors: Sierra A. Kleist, Kathryn A. Knoop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/1045