Clinically unapparent infantile thiamin deficiency in Vientiane, Laos.

Clinically unapparent infantile thiamin deficiency in Vientiane, Laos.

<h4>Background</h4>Beriberi occurs in Vientiane, Lao PDR, among breastfed infants. Clinical disease may be the tip of an iceberg with subclinical thiamin deficiency contributing to other illnesses. Thiamin treatment could improve outcome.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>...

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Main Authors: Sengmanivong Khounnorath, Karen Chamberlain, Ann M Taylor, Douangdao Soukaloun, Mayfong Mayxay, Sue J Lee, Bounthom Phengdy, Khonsavanh Luangxay, Kongkham Sisouk, Bandit Soumphonphakdy, Khaysy Latsavong, Kongsin Akkhavong, Nicholas J White, Paul N Newton
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0000969&type=printable
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