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Modulating Role of Breastfeeding Toward Long COVID Occurrence in Children: A Preliminary Study
Giulia Vizzari1, Daniela Morniroli1,2, Valentina Tiraferri2
1Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Milan, Italy.
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This study investigated long COVID in Italian children previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. Researchers explored if breastfeeding influences the occurrence of long COVID syndrome, offering insights into pediatric post-viral conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Immunology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges in acute care and long-term management.
- Long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2, particularly in children (long COVID), remain poorly understood.
- Breast milk exhibits antiviral and immunomodulatory properties, prompting investigation into its role.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of long COVID in Italian children with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- To evaluate the potential role of breastfeeding in modulating the occurrence of long COVID in pediatric populations.
Main Methods:
- A preliminary cohort study was conducted.
- Data collection focused on children with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
- Analysis aimed to correlate breastfeeding history with long COVID symptoms.
Main Results:
- Preliminary findings on the prevalence of long COVID in the studied cohort.
- Initial data on the association between breastfeeding and long COVID occurrence in children.
- Identification of potential protective or modulatory effects of breastfeeding.
Conclusions:
- Breastfeeding may play a role in the modulation of long COVID in children.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms and confirm these findings.
- Understanding long COVID in children is crucial for public health strategies.
Abstract:
The SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus-2) pandemic has forced the global health system to face new challenges both in the acute management of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) patients and in its consequences. In particular, the long-term effects of this new virus, especially in children, are still poorly understood. Scientific research is currently trying to understand the mechanisms underlying the so called "long COVID syndrome". Since the beginning of the pandemic, breastmilk has been studied for its antiviral and immunomodulatory properties. Based on these assumptions, we conducted a preliminary study in order to investigate the prevalence of long COVID in a cohort of Italian children with previously detected SARS-CoV-2 infection and evaluate if breastfeeding might play a role in modulating long COVID occurrence.
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