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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2009; 15(3): 270-279
Published online Jan 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.270
Published online Jan 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.270
Breastfeeding and genetic factors in the etiology of inflammatory bowel disease in children
Theresa A Mikhailov, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9000 W. Wisconsin Avenue, MS# 681, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States
Sylvia E Furner, School of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Illinois Chicago 1603 W. Taylor St., M/C 923, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
Author contributions: Mikhailov TA contributed 85% of the work, Furner SE contributed 15% of the work; Mikhailov TA conducted the literature review; Mikhailov TA prepared the initial draft of this manuscript; Furner SE provided guidance throughout the preparation of this manuscript; Furner SE made significant revisions to drafts of this manuscript; Mikhailov TA prepared the final draft of this manuscript.
Correspondence to: Theresa A Mikhailov, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9000 W. Wisconsin Avenue, MS# 681, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States. tmikhail@mcw.edu
Telephone: +1-414-2663360
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Received: October 13, 2008
Revised: December 17, 2008
Accepted: December 24, 2008
Published online: January 21, 2009
Revised: December 17, 2008
Accepted: December 24, 2008
Published online: January 21, 2009
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