Helicobacter pylori, helminth infections and growth: a cross-sectional study in a high prevalence population

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Aim: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is usually acquired in childhood and may adversely affect growth, although data are inconsistent. This study investigated growth parameters in a paediatric cohort with a high prevalence of H. pylori and helminth infection. Methods: A cross-sectional study of African refugee children (
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)860 - 864
JournalActa Paediatrica
Volume98
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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Helminths
Helicobacter pylori
Cross-Sectional Studies
Refugees
Helicobacter Infections
Growth
Infection
Population
Pediatrics

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