The presence of enteropathy in HIV infected children on antiretroviral therapy in Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Undernutrition and malnutrition in children in low- and middle-income countries contribute to high mortality rates. Stunting, a prevalent form of malnutrition, is associated with educational and productivity losses. Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection worsen these conditions. This study seeks to investigate the presence of enteropathy using EED fecal biomarkers in HIV-infected children who are stable on antiretroviral therapy (ART) across various nutritional statuses. By understanding the interplay between EED, HIV, and nutritional status, this study aims to provide insights that can inform targeted interventions to optimize nutritional outcomes in HIV infected children.

Methods/principal findings

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SUBMITTER: Blaauw J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10852317 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature