Importance of Human Breast Milk in the Early Colonization of Streptococcus mutans
Karina Córdova-Carrillo,
Cristina De la Peña-Lobato,
María Verónica Cuevas-González
et al.
Abstract:Background and objectives: The development of the oral microbiome begins in the prenatal stage. Breast milk contains antimicrobial proteins, microorganisms, metabolites, enzymes, and immunoglobulins, among others; therefore, differences have been noted in the type of microorganisms that colonize the oral cavity of children who are breastfed compared to those who are formula-fed. Our objective was to establish the relationship between breastfeeding, formula feeding, or mixed feeding (breastfeeding and formula) … Show more
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