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Whole gastrointestinal transit time is associated with clinical severity and nutritional status of HIV-infected children.

Narumon Densupsoontorn, Patchaya Issaragraiseel, Nuchnoi Thamonsiri, Renu Wongarn, and Pipop Jirapinyo

J Med Assoc Thai 92(7):914-9 (2009) PMID 19626810

Malnutrition and malabsorption are common consequences in pediatric human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The gastrointestinal tract is a major site affected by HIV Rapid gastrointestinal transit time may contribute to malabsorption.

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