Bacteria Overgrowth Could Be Major Cause Of Childhood Stunting (IMAGE)

University of Virginia Health System

Bacteria Overgrowth Could Be Major Cause Of Childhood Stunting

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A child in Mirpur, Bangladesh, walks near an open sewer -- conditions that may be contributing to childhood stunting.

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UVA Health System

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