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Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Cryptosporidial Infections in Childhood - Results from a Longitudinal Study in An Urban Slum in South India

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Cryptosporidium, a leading cause of diarrhea in children, is associated with cognitive function deficits and stunting with the risk increasing with the number of episodes per year. We aimed to identify the frequency of cryptosporidial infections, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, in children in a semi urban slum in south India.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2008.05.210

Authors: S.S.R. Ajjampur, C. Livingston, P. Sankaran, R. Sarkar, H. Ward, G. Kang

Institutions: Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tufts Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900