Symptomatic zinc deficiency in a breast-fed preterm infant

A 2-month-old preterm boy who developed symptomatic zinc deficiency while being exclusively breast fed is described. Oral zinc supplements induced a complete remission but mucosal 65Zn uptake studies and metabolic balances conducted before and after withdrawal of the supplements excluded the diagnos...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Archives of disease in childhood 1980-07, Vol.55 (7), p.547-550
Hauptverfasser:	Aggett, P J, Atherton, D J, More, J, Davey, J, Delves, H T, Harries, J T
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Breast Feeding Copper - blood Facial Dermatoses - etiology Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Infants Male Zinc Zinc - deficiency
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