Publications by authors named "Lucero Arias"
Front Public Health
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) is a major cause of diarrhea in young children, yet there is limited data on its overall impact on health and communities, particularly in Lima, Peru.
- A study involving 345 children revealed that about 70% experienced ETEC diarrhea, with a high incidence rate and a significant burden beginning shortly after birth, primarily due to ST-ETEC.
- The research concluded that ETEC infections lead to repeated episodes affecting growth, indicating that children face multiple infections with different strains as they age, which contributes to temporary growth impairments.
