F ood allergies occur in 2-3% of infants, most of which are caused by cow's milk protein sensitization. The incidence of cow's milk allergy (CMA) in the first year of life has continued to increase through the years. 1 Infants with CMA are prone to malnutrition because of their inability to absorb nutrients due to bowel inflammation. Infants with CMA need aggressive feeding of breast milk or hypoallergenic formula, such as partially hydrolyzed milk, to achieve catch up growth and avoid malnutrition. 2 Although breast milk and hydrolyzed formula do not prevent the appearance of allergy symptoms, they may reduce the incidence of food allergies and help infants avoid malnutrition. In addition, giving breast milk in the first 6 months of life is a cost-effective approach to provide the best nutrition for infants with CMA. [2][3][4] We aimed to compare the nutritional status of infants with CMA who consumed breast milk vs. hypoallergenic formula. AbstractBackground Infants with cow's milk allergy (CMA) are prone
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