Stability of the Antimicrobial Capacity of Human Milk Against Cronobacter Sakazakii During Handling.

Sandra Fernández-PastorDolores Silvestre CastellóMaría Carmen López-Mendoza

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2020)

Human milk has antimicrobial capacity against C. sakazakii. However, its capacity is negatively influenced by common preservation and hygienization methods. Milk should be stored refrigerated for a maximum of 72 hr or frozen for a short period of time.

Keyphrases

human milk
low birth weight
staphylococcus aureus
preterm infants
preterm birth