[Spiruline as a food supplement in case of infant malnutrition in Burkina-Faso].

Background: Spiruline, a microscopic algae with nutritious quality was put forward as food supplement to fight malnutrition in infant.

Population And Methods: To assess its effectiveness, a survey was carried out among children with malnutrition whose Z-score was <2 for their age, in the Koudougou province, Burkina-Faso. Within five centers, three groups were defined at randomization: group 1 with usual nutritional rehabilitation program, group 2 as above + 5 g x d(-1) of spiruline, group 3 as above + spiruline + fish.