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Detectable SARS-CoV-2 in Human Breast Milk: A Turkey Experience

Serap KILIÇ ALTUN
Akin YIĞIN
Fadile YILDIZ ZEYREK
Mehmet Emin AYDEMİR
Hatice ALBAYRAK
Pages
798–804
Publication Date
2022-09-29
DOI
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According to the results obtained in this study, it was concluded that there is no evidence of mother-to-child transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through breast milk and that mothers can safely breastfeed their children in this process.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Breastfeeding is considered the strongest postnatal bond between mother and baby and is the best source of nutrition that has implications for infant health and development.
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Key Findings & Data:However, the global COVID-19 epidemic process and the lack of full understanding of vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 have significantly reduced breastfeeding practice.
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Conclusion & Impact:According to the results obtained in this study, it was concluded that there is no evidence of mother-to-child transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through breast milk and that mothers can safely breastfeed their children in this process.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Breast milk · SARS-CoV-2 · COVID-19

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Breastfeeding is considered the strongest postnatal bond between mother and baby and is the best source of nutrition that has implications for infant health and development. However, the global COVID-19 epidemic process and the lack of full understanding of vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 have significantly reduced breastfeeding practice. The aim of this study is to investigate the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the milk of lactating mothers with COVID-19 disease and to provide scientific evidence on whether breastfeeding will be safe. For this purpose, breast milk samples were collected from 60 women with COVID-19 in Şanlıurfa city of Turkey, and breast milk samples were tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA by RT-PCRs. As a result of the analysis, SARS-CoV-2 RNA was not detected in any breast milk. According to the results obtained in this study, it was concluded that there is no evidence of mother-to-child transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through breast milk and that mothers can safely breastfeed their children in this process. We think that it will be possible with more in-depth analyzes and comprehensive studies to fully understand whether the SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted to infants through breast milk.

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ALTUN, S. K., YIĞIN, A., ZEYREK, F. Y., AYDEMİR, M. E., ALBAYRAK, H. (2022). Detectable SARS-CoV-2 in Human Breast Milk: A Turkey Experience. Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences, Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 3, 798–804. https://ajindex.com/articles/676986

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