Herpesviruses and breast milk

Breast milk has always been the best source of nourishment for newborns. However, breast milk can carry a risk of infection, as it can be contaminated with bacterial or viral pathogens. This paper reviews the risk of acquisition of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpesviruse...

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Main Authors: C. Pietrasanta, B. Ghirardi, M.F. Manca, S. Uccella, C. Gualdi, E. Tota, L. Pugni, F. Mosca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2014-06-01
Series:La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
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Online Access:http://www.pediatrmedchir.org/index.php/pmc/article/view/5