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Immunity, inflammation and infection in post-partum breast and formula feeders.
American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989) - 1 Oct 2005
Groer Maureen Wimberly, Davis Mitzi W, Smith Kathlene, Casey Karyn, Kramer Valerie, Bukovsky Eva
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PROBLEM: Little is known about immunological recovery in post-partum women and if lactational status affects immunocompetence. Many physiological changes occur, such as uterine involution and recovery of non-pregnant immune status. These changes may also affect susceptibility to disease. METHOD:...
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