Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2 in Human Milk: Milk Conversion Rates in the Netherlands.

Hannah G JunckerMichelle RomijnVeerle N LothEliza J M RuhéSjors BakkerSaskia KleinendorstChristianne J M de GrootDasja PajkrtAniko KorosiJohannes Hans B van GoudoeverMarit J van GilsBritt J van Keulen

Published in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2021)

The prevalence of IgA antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in human milk was 23.1% in our cohort. This high prevalence of antibodies in human milk might lead to passive immunity in many breastfed infants and may serve as protection against COVID-19.

Keyphrases

human milk
sars cov
low birth weight
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
preterm infants
coronavirus disease
risk factors
preterm birth