Which of the Following is NOT True About Breast Fed

Question

Which of the following is NOT true about breast fed infants compared with those fed formula?
A) They have greater numbers of Bifidobacterium longum.
B) They have greater numbers of Clostridium difficile.
C) They have greater numbers of Citrobacter spp.
D) They have greater numbers of Enterobacter cloacae.

Accepted Answer

Breastfed infants have greater numbers of Bifidobacterium longum and lower numbers of potentially harmful bacteria such as Clostridium difficile, Citrobacter spp., and Enterobacter cloacae compared to formula-fed infants. Therefore, option B is not true.