Persistence of IgA in neonatal saliva following breast feeding

M J Aldred, A G Vaughan, S J Yuill, W G Wade, D M Walker

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    Abstract

    Breast milk antibodies have been shown to persist in the mouths of neonates for some hours following feeding. The decrease in concentration following a feed probably reflects the flushing action of salivary flow combined with swallowing.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)273-6
    Number of pages4
    JournalEarly Human Development
    Volume14
    Issue number3-4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1986

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