In a study conducted in Southern India, pneumococcal carriage at age 2 months was associated with a 3-fold risk of stunting and decreased weight, length, and length-for-age by 6 months of age. Pneumococcal carriage at 4 months of age did not affect growth.
Full Citation:
Coles, C.L., Rahmathullah, L., Kanungo, R., et al. 2012. Pneumococcal carriage at age 2 months is associated with growth deficits at age 6 months among infants in South India. Journal of Nutrition. 142(6).
Title of Article: Pneumococcal carriage at age 2 months is associated with growth deficits at age 6 months among infants in South India
Author(s): Coles, C.L., Rahmathullah, L., Kanungo, R., et al
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Name: Journal of Nutrition
Publication Volume: 142(6)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22535764/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.3945/jn.111.156844
Topics: Health
Disease Vaccines: Pneumococcal disease/PCV/PPSV
Countries: India
WHO Regions: South-East Asia