Lactoferrin present in the human breast milk protects the child against: (A) Enterobacteriaceae infection, (B) Amoebic infection, (C) Viral infection, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. Lactoferrin belongs to the innate immune system. Apa from its main biological function, namely binding and transpo of iron ions, lactoferrin also has antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, catalytic, anti-cancer, and anti-allergicfunctions and propeies. Ref essential paediatrics op ghai 9e Pg130