Diarrheal disease is characterized by the onset of loose stools with or without vomiting,
which may be associated with systemic manifestations, such as fever and abdominal …

The developmental sequelae of childhood poverty are well documented. However, it is not
poverty per se, but a multitude of risk factors associated with poverty that have a deleterious …

Background Enteropathogen infections in early childhood not only cause diarrhoea but
contribute to poor growth. We used molecular diagnostics to assess whether particular …

Objective To describe the frequency and factors associated with antibiotic use in early
childhood, and estimate the proportion of diarrhoea and respiratory illnesses episodes …

The MORDOR I trial, conducted in Niger, Malawi and Tanzania, demonstrated that mass
azithromycin distribution to preschool children reduced childhood mortality. However, the …

The timelines for developing vaccines against infectious diseases are lengthy, and often
vaccines that reach the stage of large phase 3 field trials fail to provide the desired level of …

Campylobacter-associated enteric disease is estimated to be responsible for more than 160
million cases of gastroenteritis each year and is linked to growth stunting of infants living …

Animal source foods (ASF) such as dairy, eggs, fish and meat are an important source of
high-quality nutrients. Lack of ASF in diets can result in developmental disorders including …

Background Dietary and illness factors affect risk of growth faltering; the role of
enteropathogens is less clear. As part of the Etiology, Risk Factors and Interactions of …

Campylobacter jejuni is the leading cause of bacteria-derived gastroenteritis worldwide. In
the developed world, Campylobacter is usually acquired by consuming under-cooked …