Effects of formula supplementation in breast-fed infants with failure to thrive.

Background: The aim of the present study was to assess whether formula supplementation of infants with failure to thrive can improve underweight without jeopardizing breast-feeding.

Methods: In a prospective intervention study 31 term exclusively breast-fed infants were studied, who were admitted to hospital at an age of 28-99 days with failure to thrive (< or =40% expected weight gain for age and/or bodyweight < or =10th percentile for age) without underlying disease. Infant formula was offered ad libitum after each breast-feeding, while continued breast-feeding was supported.

First detection of group C rotavirus in patients with gastroenteritis in Slovenia.

Group C rotaviruses are associated with sporadic gastroenteritis and outbreaks of diarrhea in children and adults worldwide. Three cases with group C rotavirus infection are described, and the molecular characterization of the gene for the major capsid protein VP6 is reported. Patients described in this report were 10 years old or more and had mild to moderate clinical symptoms.