The effect of bovine colostrum on viral upper respiratory tract infections in children with immunoglobulin A deficiency

Introduction:  Immunoglobulin A (IgA)‐deficient patients predominantly suffer from respiratory and gastrointestinal infections since secretory IgA has important functions to protect mucosal surfaces.

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