Breast Milk Has Antifungal Properties That May Protect Infants.(from infection by the yeast that causes thrush)

Immunotherapy Weekly | August 8, 2001 | Copyright

2001 AUG 8 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) --

Breast milk possesses antifungal properties that may protect infants from infection by the opportunistic yeast that causes thrush, researchers have found.

Caused by the common yeast Candida albicans, thrush (oral candidiasis) is an infection characterized by a thick white plaque on the throat and tongue. Affecting approximately 5% of newborns, the incidence among nursing infants is lower than among non-nursing infants.

A study conducted by Miami University microbiology graduate student Annalee Lucena showed ...

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