Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Lactose malabsorption and giardiasis in Basotho school children.

J J Tolboom, H Kabir, P Molatseli

    Acta Paediatrica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Most Basotho school children exhibit lactose malabsorption, a condition causing milk intolerance and diarrhea. However, the study suggests that physiological milk quantities are suitable for this population.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Wernicke's encephalopathy, Central Pontine Myelinolysis and Supraventricular Tachycardia in a Case of Hyperemesis Gravidarum.

    Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2024
    Same author

    Distribution and Characteristics of Congenital Cardiac Surgery Centers within Bangladesh.

    Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2024
    Same author

    Physical activity levels in Bangladeshi adults: results from STEPS survey 2010.

    Public health·2016
    Same author

    A report of heat stroke in two Nigerian siblings.

    Nigerian journal of clinical practice·2014
    Same author

    Comparison of efficacy of labetalol and fentanyl for attenuating reflex responses to laryngoscopy and intubation.

    Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2014
    Same author

    Haemodynamic and end tidal CO₂ changes during laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anaesthesia.

    Mymensingh medical journal : MMJ·2013

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Nutritional Science
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Lactose malabsorption is common globally, affecting nutrient absorption and causing gastrointestinal distress.
    • Understanding lactose malabsorption prevalence in specific populations is crucial for dietary recommendations.
    • Previous studies on lactose malabsorption in Basotho children are limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of primary, adult-type lactose malabsorption in Basotho school children.
    • To investigate the relationship between lactose malabsorption, milk intolerance, and Giardia infection.
    • To assess the suitability of physiological milk quantities for Basotho school children.

    Main Methods:

    • Hydrogen breath test administered after milk consumption to assess lactose malabsorption.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Study involved 96 randomly selected Basotho school children aged 5-15 years.
  • Data collected on recent diarrhea, milk consumption habits, and Giardia infection status.

    • Main Results:

    • 85% of children without recent diarrhea were identified as lactose malabsorbers.
    • Milk intolerance, presenting as diarrhea, was more frequent in children with negative milk associations or dislike.
    • Giardiasis correlated with milk intolerance presenting as diarrhea, but not with lactose malabsorption in children without recent diarrhea.

    Conclusions:

    • High prevalence of lactose malabsorption in Basotho school children.
    • Milk intolerance symptoms are influenced by psychological factors and co-infections like Giardia.
    • Physiological milk intake is supported for Basotho school children despite high lactose malabsorption rates.