Methemoglobin Levels in Infants in an Area With High Nitrate Water Supply.

Autor:	Shearer, Lois Ann, Goldsmith, John R., Young, Clarence, Kearns, Owen A., Tamplin, Benjamin R.
Předmět:	METHEMOGLOBINEMIA INFANT diseases DIARRHEA in infants PEDIATRIC respiratory diseases INGESTION disorders in infants MICROBIAL contamination PUBLIC health research
Zdroj:	American Journal of Public Health; Sep1972, Vol. 62 Issue 9, p1174-1180, 7p
Abstrakt:	A study of methemoglobin levels in infants from birth through six months showed that even healthy babies not exposed to excessive nitrate levels in diets have higher levels when young. Babies with diarrhea or respiratory illness had the highest levels in this population. Ingestion of water or formula high in nitrates appears to increase the frequency of elevated methemoglobin. More than 60% of formulae showed bacterial contamination. Long-term consequences should be investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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