STUDIES OF THE IMMUNOLOGY OF THE NEWBORN INFANT

[摘要] Two groups of 10 infants each were maintained on isocaloric milk formulas in which the protein content differed. One group received a milk formula containing 2.0% protein providing approximately protein 3 gm/kg. body weight; and the other group received a formula containing 3.6% protein providing approximately 5½ gm/kg. body weight. Both groups were immunized with diphtheria toxoid and the antitoxin response measured.No difference in the antitoxin response between the two groups was seen.This suggests that a high level of milk protein in the diet does not measurably improve the ability to produce antibodies.

[学科分类] 儿科学