Serum bilirubin levels in breast-fed vs formula-fed infants during the first 3-5 days of life.
Breast feeding seems to be a cause of neonatal jaundice during the first five days of life; the mechanism of which needs further study. Thai infants appear to exhibit a higher level of "physiological jaundice" bilirubin level than Caucasians.
Preutthipan
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Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Siripoonya
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Ruangkanchanasetr
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D000328:Adult; D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood*; D001903:Bottle Feeding; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013785:Thailand
D001663:Bilirubin