Erythrocyte transketolase activity, markers of cardiac dysfunction and the diagnosis of infantile beriberi.

Erythrocyte transketolase activity, markers of cardiac dysfunction and the diagnosis of infantile beriberi.

<h4>Background</h4>Infantile beriberi is a potentially lethal manifestation of thiamin deficiency, associated with traditional post-partum maternal food avoidance, which persists in the Lao PDR (Laos). There are few data on biochemical markers of infantile thiamin deficiency or indices o...

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Main Authors: Douangdao Soukaloun, Sue J Lee, Karen Chamberlain, Ann M Taylor, Mayfong Mayxay, Kongkham Sisouk, Bandit Soumphonphakdy, Khaysy Latsavong, Kongsin Akkhavong, Douangkham Phommachanh, Vanmaly Sengmeuang, Khonsavanh Luangxay, Theresa McDonagh, Nicholas J White, Paul N Newton
Format: Article
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.0000971&type=printable
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