Environmental enteric dysfunction: a review of potential mechanisms, consequences and management strategies
Abstract
Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) is an acquired enteropathy of the small intestine, characterized by enteric inflammation, villus blunting and decreased crypt-to-villus ratio. EED has been associated with poor outcomes, including chronic malnutrition (stunting), wasting and reduced vaccine efficacy among children living in low-resource settings. As a result, EED may be a valuable interventional target for programs aiming to reduce...
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Title
Environmental enteric dysfunction: a review of potential mechanisms, consequences and management strategies
Published Date
Nov 25, 2019
Journal
Volume
17
Issue
1
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