Detection of infliximab in breast milk of nursing mothers with inflammatory bowel disease

Abstract

In contrast with prior reports, infliximab can be detected in the breast milk of nursing mothers. The miniscule amounts of infliximab transferred in breast milk are unlikely to result in systemic immune-suppression of the infant. Nonetheless, local effects of this exposure on the neonates' intestine and potential immune sensitization or tolerization towards the drug can not be excluded and merit further investigations.