Abstract
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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 860 - 864 |
Journal | Acta Paediatrica |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 5 |
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Publication status | Published - 2009 |