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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Section on Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk
Pediatrics 2005; 115: 496-506 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]
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[Read P3R] lacking reference for contraindication in mothers with tuberculosis alone
Ketan G Bharadva, Ketan G., Ketan S.   (19 August 2005)

lacking reference for contraindication in mothers with tuberculosis alone 19 August 2005
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Re: lacking reference for contraindication in mothers with tuberculosis alone

ketanbharadva{at}yahoo.com Ketan G Bharadva, et al.

A really nice paper. Going through contraindications, "Breastfeeding is contraindicated in infants with ........ mothers who have active untreated tuberculosis disease or are human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I–or II–positive104,105;" and its references, doesnot give clearity if this holds true for mothers without HTLV infection. One should be able to use mothers milk of a tuberculous mother without fear of transmitting the disease through breastmilk. A clear reference for mothers with only tuberculosis is needed.

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