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To evaluate the difference of normal flora between breast and formula-fed newborns, we performed
quantitative posterior nasal swab culture in 21 breast-and 44 formula-fed newborns.
Positive culture rates of total aerobes and total anaerobes were 100% and 98%, respecitively.
Among the aerobes, positive culture rate was 100% in group B streptococcus, 98% in gram negative
bacteria, 86% in staphylococcus aureus, 82% in staphylococcus epidermidis... |