Hidden parasites may worsen child malnutrition – new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07496801

First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at how intestinal parasites might make malnutrition worse in children aged 2 to 15 in Assiut, Egypt. Researchers will compare 116 malnourished children with healthy ones to see how common these infections are. The goal is to better understand the link between parasites and poor growth, which could lead to better prevention and treatment.

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