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Neurologic Impairment in Children Associated with Maternal Dietary Deficiency of Cobalamin --- Georgia, 2001

2003, Article, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5204a1.htm

Description:

During 2001, neurologic impairment resulting from cobalamin (vitamin B12) deficiency was diagnosed in two children in Georgia. The children were breastfed by mothers who followed vegetarian diets. This report summarizes the two cases and provides guidance for health-care providers on identifying and preventing cobalamin deficiency among breastfed infants of vegetarian mothers.

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Source:

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), CDC, HHS
1600 Clifton Rd, MailStop E-90
Atlanta GA 30333

Phone number(s):

(404) 498-1150

Related topics:

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• BREASTFEEDING
• NEWBORN CARE
• NUTRITION
• VEGETARIAN DIET

NWHIC record number P-11119