Antimicrobial Effect of Zn<sup>2+</sup> Ions Governs the Microbial Quality of Donor Human Milk

Donor human milk (HM) obtained at HM banks is exceptionally crucial for the feeding and treatment of preterm infants. Bacterial contaminations of HM in various stages of its handling are very common and can lead to disqualification of donations or severe infections in worse cases. Hence, HM donation...

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Main Authors: Carmel Hutchings, Zafnat Prokocimer Yair, Ram Reifen, Moshe Shemesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/3/637