Host Defense Proteins in Breast Milk and Neonatal Yeast Colonization

Conclusion: This study shows an association between colonization with Candida in neonates and lower levels of lysozyme and dermcidin in received breast milk. Further study is needed to confirm these findings.

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Source: Journal of Human Lactation - January 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Chow, B. D. W., Reardon, J. L., Perry, E. O., Laforce-Nesbitt, S. S., Tucker, R., Bliss, J. M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research