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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.
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