Reduction of rotavirus infection in children receiving bifidobacteria-supplemented formula

• Published in: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand Vol. 82 Suppl 1; p. S43
• Main Authors: Phuapradit, P, Varavithya, W, Vathanophas, K, Sangchai, R, Podhipak, A, Suthutvoravut, U, Nopchinda, S, Chantraruksa, V, Haschke, F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Thailand 01.11.1999
• Subjects: Bifidobacterium; Child, Preschool; Dietary Supplements; Humans; Immunoglobulin A, Secretory - analysis; Infant; Infant Food; Probiotics; Rotavirus Infections - prevention & control; Saliva - immunology

This study was conducted at Pakkred Babies Home, Bangkok, Thailand; with the hypothesis that children receiving probiotic-supplemented milk-based formula may be protected from developing diarrheal diseases. Salivary rotavirus-specific IgA antibody was used as an indicator of rotavirus infection. One...