Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) can compromise the integrity of mucosal barriers, which increases vulnerability to infections of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts.

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  Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute

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• Immunity In Depth | Linus Pauling Institute lpi.oregonstate.edu Linus Pauling Institute via serper

Referenced by nodes (3)

• infections concept
• gastrointestinal system concept
• protein-energy malnutrition concept