Microsporidiosis and Malnutrition in Children with Persistent Diarrhea, Uganda

Mor, Siobhan M.; Tumwine, James K.; Naumova, Elena N.; Ndeezi, Grace; Tzipori, Saul

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Microsporidiosis and Malnutrition in Children with Persistent Diarrhea, Uganda

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Jan 2009
By Mor, Siobhan M. ; Tumwine, James K. ; Naumova, Elena N.

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Mor, Siobhan M. ; Tumwine, James K. ; Naumova, Elena N. ; Ndeezi, Grace ; Tzipori, Saul
Description:

We show that the microsporidian fungus Enterocytozoon bieneusi is associated with lower rates of weight gain in children in Uganda with persistent diarrhea. This relationship remained after controlling for HIV and concurrent cryptosporidiosis. Children with microsporidiosis were predicted to weigh 1.3 kg less than children without microsporidiosis at 5 years of age.
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Emerg Infect Dis. 15(1):49-52.
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Journal Article
Place as Subject:

Uganda
Location:

Africa
Volume:

15
Issue:

1
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/17132/cdc_17132_DS1.pdf
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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