Impact of Anti-Giardia and Antihelmintic Treatment on Infant Growth in Bangladesh

Summary

This longitudinal study aimed to assess whether regular anti-Giardia and antihelmintic treatment improved growth and small intestinal mucosal function of rural Bangladeshi infants.

Timeline

Start

2003-06

Primary completion

2004-04

Completion

2006-12

Publications

• Goto R, Mascie-Taylor CG, Lunn PG. Impact of anti-Giardia and anthelminthic treatment on infant growth and intestinal permeability in rural Bangladesh: a randomised double-blind controlled study. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2009 May;103(5):520-9. doi: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2008.07.020. Epub 2008 Sep 11.

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