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Bangladesh - Dhaka Cohort Study of Incidence of Amebiasis and Cryptosporidiosis in Children 2008-2014

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
Field Studies of Human Immunity to Amebiasis in Bangladesh: A Prospective Study of Children Ages 0-17 Years
Geography 
Bangladesh (BGD)
Dhaka
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
01/2008 - 12/2014
Data type
Survey:
  • Individual
  • Longitudinal
Summary 

The purpose of this study was to track incidence of amebiasis and cryptosporidium infections within newborns in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The data were collected through anthropometric measurements, blood tests, and stool tests.

The sample size for this survey was 629 children.

Keywords 
Blood tests, Child anthropometry, Children, Cohort study, Diarrhea, Diarrheal diseases, Height, Weight
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021