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Location of fecal–oral microbial transmission vectors for infants and young children
| Location | No. of households (%) | Vector-mouth episodes* mean ± standard deviation |
|---|---|---|
| Household yard | 29 (97%) | 14.0 ± 5.5 |
| Inside house | 13 (43%) | 2.3 ± 4.3 |
| Kitchen | 8 (27%) | 0.8 ± 2.4 |
| Outside of household compound boundaries | 3 (10%) | 0.4 ± 1.4 |
Mouthing episodes per infant; excluding repeat mouthing incidents.
