Determination of in-vitro antibacterial effects of breast milk
Date
2009
Authors
Akujobi, C.N.
Egbuonu, I.
Ezechukwu, C.C.
Ogunsola, F.T.
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Abstract
Background: Breast milk unrdisputedly is the ideal baby rood.
It provides a lot of. protective functions for the baby as well
complete nutrition. lt contains fat, proteins' carbohydrates,
vitamins and minerals. There have been various claims that ii
cures aihncnts. The study was therefore designed lo substantiate
those claims.
Objective: To determine the in vitro antibacterial effects ofbrcasl
milk.
A{ethot!Plogy: Expressed breast milk of nursing mothers who
were uot 011 antibiotics was challenged with 0.5 McFarland's.
standard of overnight cultures of common bacteria that cause
infections. The mixture was sub cultured at 3.0 minutes, 1 hour
and lastly 2 hour intervals. The plates were read the following
day for evidence of growth.
Result: Overnight incubation yielded growth of the various
organisms that were inoculated.
Conclusion: Breast milk does not have in vitro antibacterial
effect although it may possess same in vi,'O with the synergistic
effect of other substances in the body.
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Keywords
In vitro , Antibacterial effects , Breast milk
Citation
Akujobi, C.N, Egbuonu, I, Ezechukwu, C.C. and Ogunsola, F.T. (2009). Determination of in-vitro antibacterial effects of breast milk. Nigerian Medical Journal, 50 (3), 58.