Research Article

Growth of infants born to HIV-infected women when fed a biologically acidified starter formula with and without probiotics

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 21 , issue 1 , 2008 , pages: 28–32

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2008.11734148

Author(s): Mf Urban Department of Paediatrics, South Africa , Kd Bolton Department of Paediatrics, South Africa , M. Mokhachane Department of Paediatrics, South Africa , Rm Mphahlele Department of Paediatrics, South Africa , Hn Bomela Department of Paediatrics, South Africa , L. Monaheng Department of Paediatrics, South Africa , E. Beckh-Arnold Department of Paediatrics, South Africa , Pa Cooper Department of Paediatrics, South Africa

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Abstract

Objectives: To compare the growth of HIV-exposed uninfected infants fed a biologically acidified milk formula with or without probiotics (Bifidobacterium lactis) during the first six months of life, with control infants fed a standard starter formula.

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