Abstract Background Kadoma City experienced an increase in watery diarrhoea from 27
cases during week beginning 5 th September, to 107 cases during week beginning 26 th …

Background Diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under 5
years in sub-Saharan Africa. Of the three East African countries, Uganda has the worst …

Background Diarrhea is an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In Africa
and Ghana in particular, it is estimated to contribute directly to 19 and 25% of pediatric …

Background Acute diarrhoea is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-
Saharan Africa. Its microbiological causes and clinico-epidemiological aspects were …

Background Diarrheal illness remains a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, with
the majority of deaths occurring in children< 5 years of age. Lack of resources often prohibits …

Background: Diarrheal disease is among the leading causes of death in children younger
than 5 years, especially in developing countries. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

Diarrhea continues to stand among the most important causes of global morbidity and
mortality in children under 5 years of age. Although the introduction of oral rehydration and …

To examine the safety of formula feeds used by mothers participating in a Prevention of
Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme, contents of 94 feeding bottles collected …

This article reviews the virological and epidemiological data available on transmission of the
human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) by breast milk. Colostrum and breast milk are …

Interventions Women self-selected to breastfeed or formula feed after being counselled.
Breastfeeders were encouraged to practice exclusive breastfeeding for 3–6 months. Main …