Progress in infants lactose intolerance / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

The infants lactose intolerance is the incomplete hydrolysis of lactose due to lactase deficiency,which may lead to non-infectious diarrhea,even chronic,persistent diarrhea.It may impair their health and growth severly,such as malnutrition and growth restriction.The early diagnosis and treatment is important.This review summarizes the progress of Lactose Intolerance in infants in aspects of pathogenesis,genetic,clinical manifestations,diagnosis,treatment as well as prognosis.