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Does Breastfeeding Protect Young Infants From Pertussis? Case-control Study and Immunologic Evaluation.
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In brief
In brief
This case-control study investigates whether breastfeeding protects unvaccinated infants under 6 months from pertussis hospitalization by comparing infected cases with healthy controls. The research examines both clinical outcomes and immunologic mechanisms of potential maternal antibody transfer through breast milk.
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Pertussis infection can be severe in unvaccinated infants. A case-control study was conducted to investigate the potential role of breastfeeding in protecting young, unvaccinated infants from pertussis. Hospitalized infants <6 months of age with positive real time polymerase chain reaction for pertussis on nasopharyngeal aspirate were enrolled as cases; healthy controls were enrolled among patient…
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