Campylobacter infection and household factors are associated with childhood growth in urban Bangladesh: An analysis of the MAL-ED study.

ABSTRACT: The dual burden of enteric infection and childhood malnutrition continues to be a global health concern and a leading cause of morbidity and death among children. Campylobacter infection, in particular, is highly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, including Bangladesh. We examined longitudinal data to evaluate the trajectories of change in child growth, and to identify associations with Campylobacter infection and household factors. The study analyzed data from 265 children participating in the MAL-ED Study in Mirpur, Bangladesh. We applied latent growth curve modelling to evaluate the trajectories of change in children's height, as measured by length-for-age z-score (LAZ), from age 0-24 months. Asymptomatic and symptomatic Campylobacter infections were included as 3- and 6-mon

SUBMITTER: Sanchez JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7252635 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature