[CITATION][C] Gastrointestinal flora of children with protein—calorie malnutrition
LJ Mata, F Jiménez, M Cordón, R Rosales… - The American Journal of …, 1972 - Elsevier
Protein-calorie malnutrition(PCM) is the principal nutritional problem in most preindustrial
areas of the world(1). Malab-sorption is observed in children with PCM, particularly in severe
cases. Malabsorption is also a characteristic feature of the blind loop syndrome and tropical
sprue(2, 3). Proliferation of bacteria in the small in-testine to higher concentrations than nor-
mally present has been consistently reported in patients with these diseases. Treatment with
antibiotics exerts a beneficial effect, whereas withdrawal of the drugs may be accompanied …
areas of the world(1). Malab-sorption is observed in children with PCM, particularly in severe
cases. Malabsorption is also a characteristic feature of the blind loop syndrome and tropical
sprue(2, 3). Proliferation of bacteria in the small in-testine to higher concentrations than nor-
mally present has been consistently reported in patients with these diseases. Treatment with
antibiotics exerts a beneficial effect, whereas withdrawal of the drugs may be accompanied …