Aflatoxin exposure in children age 6–12 years: a study protocol of a randomized comparative cross-sectional study in Kenya, East Africa
Abstract Background Aflatoxins (AFs) are naturally occurring fungal metabolites produced by the Aspergilla species of fungi. The staple food grain, maize (Zea mays), is highly susceptible to AF contamination. In Kenya, contamination of maize supplies by AFs is a recognized public health problem whic...
Main Authors: | Ruth Nabwire Wangia, David Peter Githanga, Jia-Sheng Wang, Omu Aggrey Anzala |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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Series: | Pilot and Feasibility Studies |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-019-0510-x |
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