Beriberi (thiamine deficiency) and high infant mortality in northern Laos.
<h4>Background</h4>Infantile beriberi (thiamine deficiency) occurs mainly in infants breastfed by mothers with inadequate intake of thiamine, typically among vulnerable populations. We describe possible and probable cases of infantile thiamine deficiency in northern Laos.<h4>Method...
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| Main Authors: | Hubert Barennes, Khouanheuan Sengkhamyong, Jean Pascal René, Maniphet Phimmasane |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-03-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0003581&type=printable |
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