Protein-losing enteropathy and malabsorption in acute measles enteritis. Issue 5971 (14th June 1975)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dossetor, J F; Whittle, H C
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 2:Issue 5971(1975)
• Page Start: 592
• Page End: 593
• Publication Date: 1975-06-14
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.2.5971.592
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : Gastrointestinal protein loss and xylose and lactose absorption were both abnormal in underweight children with acute measles and diarrhoea. The protein loss was equivalent to a mean absolute albumin loss of 1.68 plus or minus 0.21 g/day, while the mean one-hour blood xylose level was 0.93 plus or minus 0.38 mmol/l (14.0 plus or minus 5.7 mg/100 ml) in the acute stage and 1.71 plus or minus 0.43 mmol/l (25.6 plus or minus 6.5 mg/100 ml) after recovery (P less than 0.01). Lactose intolerance was found in four children out of 17 tested. Thus faecal protein loss and malabsorption may contribute significantly to the development of malnutrition after measles.