Evaluating respiratory cryptosporidiosis in pediatric diarrheal disease: protocol for a prospective, observational study in Malawi

Evaluating respiratory cryptosporidiosis in pediatric diarrheal disease: protocol for a prospective, observational study in Malawi

Abstract Background Cryptosporidium is among the most common causes of severe diarrhea in African children 0–23 months old. It is associated with excess mortality, stunting and malnutrition. The most common manifestation of cryptosporidium is intestinal diarrheal disease. However, respiratory crypto...

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Main Authors: Wongani Nyangulu, Wes Van Voorhis, Pui-Ying Iroh Tam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Cryptosporidiosis
Cryptosporidium spp.
Gastrointestinal disease
Respiratory infection
Children
Prospective study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4380-x

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