Subclinical Enteric Parasitic Infections and Growth Faltering in Infants in Sao Tome, Africa: A Birth Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: The associations between enteric pathogenic parasites and growth in infants in São Tomé were explored using a refined anthropometric approach to recognize early growth faltering. A birth cohort study was conducted with follow-up to 24 months of age. Microscopic examination for protozoa and soil-transmitted helminths was performed. Anthropometric assessments included: z-scores for weight-for-length (WLZ), length-for-age (LAZ), weight (WAVZ) and length velocities (LAVZ), length-for-age difference (LAD), and wasting and stunting risk (≤-1 SD). Generalized additive mixed effects regression models were used to explore the associations between anthropometric parameters and enteric parasitic infections and cofactors. A total of 475 infants were enrolled, and 282 completed the study. The great maj

SUBMITTER: Garzon M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5923730 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature