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Breastfeeding protects against intussusception
Key clinical point: Breastfeeding was independently associated with a 44% reduction in the odds of intussusception in infancy.
Major finding: A first dose of rotavirus vaccine was independently associated with a 5.4-fold increased risk of intussusception.
Study details: This retrospective, multicenter case-control study included 116 German infants with intussusception and 272 matched controls.
Disclosures: The presenter reported having no financial conflicts regarding her study, supported by the Paul Ehrlich Institute.
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REPORTING FROM ESPID 2019