BACKGROUND Infectious mastitis is a common condition during lactation and in fact, represents one of the main causes leading to a precocious weaning. The number of studies dealing with lactational mastitis is low and, up to now, the etiological diagnosis is frequently made on the basis of unspecific clinical signs. The aim of this study was to investigate the microbial diversity of breast milk ...

The carcinogenicity of safrole following transplacental ex posure of the mouse fetus and exposure of the neonatal mouse via the mother's milk was investigated in C57BL/6J x CSHeB/ FeJ F, (hereafter called B6C3F,) mice by intragastric admin istration of the agent to pregnant and lactating C57BL/6J females. Safrole (120 ftg/g body weight per treatment) was administered to (a) pregnant mice (4 tim...

Imagine a magic potion. This potion includes all of your calories and hydration for the day. It has fatty acids for your brain, amino acids for your muscles, and essential vitamins and minerals for your cellular processes. This potion provides immunoglobulins to protect you from pathogens and hormonal cues about your mother and the environment. This potion delivers bacteria that colonize your g...