A. Naficy

TL;DR: Early initiation of breastfeeding was associated with a marked reduction of the rate of diarrhea throughout the first 6 months of life, possibly because of the salutary effects of human colostrum.

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that the understanding of the geographic distribution of rotavirus strains is incomplete, the need to monitor rota- virus serotypes is emphasized, and the known distribution of serotype G8 and genotype P[14] strains in Africa is extended.

TL;DR: These findings do not support the notion that H. pylori is responsible for the high prevalence of malnutrition in young Bangladeshi children, but household crowding and behaviors that differ between Hindus and Muslims, but not lack of access to clean water and latrines, may enhance the transmission of H.pylori to rural BangladesHI children.

TL;DR: In a population with moderate malnutrition, both low weight-for-age and diarrhea itself are associated with increased diarrhea risk, and diarrhea alone does not appear to contribute substantially to malnutrition when children have diarrhea-free time for catch-up growth.

TL;DR: Examining the relationship between breastfeeding and the risk of life-threatening enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) diarrhea among Bangladeshi infants and young children suggests that other interventions, such as immunization and education about proper food hygiene, may also be required in efforts to prevent this major pediatric disease.