Incidence of infectious diseases in infants fed follow-on formula containing synbiotics: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Infectious diseases in infants are a major public health issue. Synbiotic-enriched formulas (EF) are intended to mimic the beneficial effects of human milk on infectious diseases. We performed an observational study in infants switching to follow-on formula to determine the effects of synbiotic-enriched formula compared to standard formula (SF).

Methods

We recorded family characteristics, medical history and growth data, as well as the symptoms, severity and treatment of infectious diseases. Main outcome measures were compared after adjustments for baseline characteristics.

Results

Between January and June 2007, 771 healthy infants were included in the study; 35.4% experienced at least one infectious disease during the 3-month study period. The most common were up

SUBMITTER: Picaud JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3034191 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature