These two studies were listed in today's medscape update:

Breastfeeding Unlikely to Harm the Health of the HIV-Infected Mother
Despite an earlier study, there is insufficient evidence to support the
theory that breastfeeding has a detrimental effect on the health of
HIV-infected women, researchers contend in April 30th issue of the
journal AIDS.
Reuters Health Information 2004
http://mp.medscape.com/cgi-bin1/DM/y/ehD80D8nUf0Dze0F1NR0Ak

Lactobacillus May Block HIV Transmission From Breast Milk
Colonizing an infant's digestive tract with mannose-binding
Lactobacillus may protect them from HIV present in breast milk,
according to a presentation at the American Society for Microbiology
general meeting in New Orleans.
Reuters Health Information 2004
http://mp.medscape.com/cgi-bin1/DM/y/ehD80D8nUf0Dze0F1Kf0A2

Laura Mundt, ICCE
Portland, OR

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