Effects of a new Helicobacter pylori infection on height and weight in Colombian children
RM Mera, P Correa, EE Fontham, JC Reina… - Annals of …, 2006 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: The aim of the study is to investigate whether a new infection caused by
Helicobacter pylori in preschool children transiently or permanently affects height and
weight. METHODS: A cohort of 347 children from three day care centers was followed up for
a median of 494 days. Breath tests and anthropometric measurements were performed
every 2 to 4 months. The lag effect of a new infection on linear growth during a period of 8
months was analyzed by using mixed-effects models. RESULTS: One hundred five children …
Helicobacter pylori in preschool children transiently or permanently affects height and
weight. METHODS: A cohort of 347 children from three day care centers was followed up for
a median of 494 days. Breath tests and anthropometric measurements were performed
every 2 to 4 months. The lag effect of a new infection on linear growth during a period of 8
months was analyzed by using mixed-effects models. RESULTS: One hundred five children …
