The epidemiology and impact of persistent <i>Campylobacter</i> infections on childhood growth among children 0-24 months of age in resource-limited settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Campylobacter is the leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide. It is generally associated with an acute gastrointestinal infection causing a self-limiting diarrheal episode. However, there is evidence that persistent/recurrent carriage of Campylobacter also occurs. In hyperendemic settings the epidemiology and consequences of persistent Campylobacter enteric infections is poorly studied.

Methods

Risk factors for and growth consequences of persistent Campylobacter infections detected by polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) were evaluated with data from the MAL-ED birth cohort study in children 0-24 months of age between November 2009 and February 2012. A persistent Campylobacter infection was defined as three or more conse

SUBMITTER: Schiaffino F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11460251 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature