Successful management of persistent diarrhoea in infants Page 1 9 Augustus 1980 SA MEDIESE
TYDSKRIF 241 Successful Managem-ent of Persistent Diarrhoea in Infants I. D. HILL, MD …

Diarrhoeal disease is still one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the
underprivileged countries of the world. According to 1980 population estimates the total …

Diarrhoea, a major cause of morbidity and mortality can be produced by a variety of
etiological factors. Management protocol includes assessment of the child, physical …

Background Diarrhoea accounts for 20% of all paediatric deaths in India. Despite WHO
recommendations and IAP (Indian Academy of Paediatrics) and Government of India …

Diarrhoea may be defined as frequent passage of loose stools or, more accurately, passage
of an increased volume of stool water. A stool volume of more than 200 ml/m2/day indicates …

Background About 2 million episodes of diarrhoea occur each year in India. Of the 6.6
million deaths among children aged 28 days to 5 year; deaths from diarrhoea are estimated …

Background A high proportion of children with persistent diarrhoea in middle and low
income countries die. The best treatment is not clear. We conducted a systematic review to …

Worldwide, diarrhoea in children under five years of age is the second leading cause of
death. Despite having high morbidity and mortality, diarrhoeal diseases can be averted by …

For the practising paediatrician toddler diarrhoea or chronic non-specific diarrhoea is a
frequently encountered disorder. Every paediatrician knows the tableau vivant of extremely …

This study aimed to characterise the clinical condition of Gambian children presenting with
persistent diarrhoea and severe protein energy malnutrition and to evaluate the effects of …