A Higher Incidence of Isolated Biliary Atresia in Rural Areas

• Published in: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition Vol. 72; no. 2; pp. 202 - 209
• Main Authors: Nomden, Mark, Wessel, Daan B.E., Ioannou, Solomon, Verkade, Henkjan J., Kleine, Ruben H., Alizadeh, Behrooz Z., Bruggink, Janneke L.M., Hulscher, Jan B.F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.02.2021
• Subjects: cholangiopathy; clustering; infections; seasonality; urbanicity

ABSTRACT Objectives: Environmental factors may be involved in the pathogenesis of biliary atresia (BA). This epidemiological study aimed to analyze the relationships between the incidence of BA, the incidence of confirmed viral or bacterial infections and population density, and geographical and tem...