SARS-CoV-2 genome and antibodies in breastmilk: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Faith ZhuCarlos ZozayaQi ZhouCharmaine De CastroPrakesh Shantilal Shah

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (2021)

SARS-CoV-2 genome presence in breastmilk is uncommon and is associated with mild symptoms in infants. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies may be a more common finding. Considering the low proportion of SARS-CoV-2 genome detected in breastmilk and its lower virulence, mothers with COVID-19 should be supported to breastfeed.

Keyphrases

sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
genome wide
staphylococcus aureus
gene expression
dna methylation
cystic fibrosis