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Rachel Myr <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 3 Apr 2003 09:35:33 +0200
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The New England Journal of Medicine has published on line several articles
about the SARS epidemic.  They are freely accessible.  www.nejm.org
In the index case in Canada, the patient lived in an apartment with her
husband, some grown children and a five month old baby.  It wasn't mentioned
whether the baby was breastfed but I am hoping that is the case, because it
is bound to help prevent infection through the locally protective action of
breastmilk on mucous membranes, and through whatever antibodies the exposed
but not ill mother is manufacturing and secreting in her milk.

In fact, I have also been wondering whether anyone is considering trying to
recruit lactating women from areas where SARS is most prevalent, to check
their milk for antibodies and possibly use it as immune support for
patients.  Since we are many, many months away from any hope of a vaccine,
it might be a good idea.

The NEJM articles are useful.  About 97% of patients come through the
infection alive, so far.  Most of the ones who have died have either not
gotten care early, or been weakened by other major health problems such as
diabetes and/or heart disease, or both.  Many have been of the elderly
persuasion too.

Rachel Myr
Norway

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