rachel wrote:
>
>She asks how it spreads.  Impetigo spreads on contact.  So the child should
>by all logical deduction already have an infection, be getting treated, and
>therefore in no need of stopping BF.  But if the mother already has it all
>over her upper body, and the child doesn't have it, there is a likely
>explanation for it.
>Child has probably colonized mother with the bacteria.  Mother would
>probably recover more quickly if she used her milk as a topical agent on the
>lesions, because her milk is likely to have SCADS of antibodies to the
>bacteria, but her skin has not enough to overcome a galloping infection.

ok, thanks - that is a great suggestion!

>The child enjoying the benefits of the protective qualities of mother's milk
>is fully capable of colonizing her with pathogens while not being ill due to
>the breastfeeding.

so does this meaa the child should or should not continue breastfeeding?
would the prolonged exposure increase the likelihood of the child getting
sick, or if the child is immune, is he immune, no matter what?  i'd love to
get some guidance here to share with the mom!  thanks!


Lyla Wolfenstein
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