High prevalence of small intestine bacteria overgrowth and asymptomatic carriage of enteric pathogens in stunted children in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

High prevalence of small intestine bacteria overgrowth and asymptomatic carriage of enteric pathogens in stunted children in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

Environmental Enteric Dysfunction (EED) refers to an incompletely defined syndrome of inflammation, reduced absorptive capacity, and reduced barrier function in the small intestine. It is widespread among children and adults in low- and middle-income countries and is also associated with poor sanita...

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Main Authors: Jean-Marc Collard, Lova Andrianonimiadana, Azimdine Habib, Maheninasy Rakotondrainipiana, Prisca Andriantsalama, Ravaka Randriamparany, M A N Rabenandrasana, François-Xavier Weill, Nathalie Sauvonnet, Rindra Vatosoa Randremanana, Vincent Guillemot, Pascale Vonaesch, Philippe J Sansonetti, Afribiota Investigators
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-05-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009849

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009849

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