Diarrheal diseases remain a leading public health problem, particularly in children in
developing countries. Young children (less than 5 years of age) are the most affected in …

Twenty-six infants and children aged 2–24 months suffering from diarrhoea for more than 2
weeks were studied in the ICDDRB's Dhaka Treatment Centre. They presented with watery …

Background: Persistent diarrhoea (PD) is poorly recognised and it requires proper
assessment and early intervention to ensure effective treatment. The International Centre for …

1. Understand the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved in chronic diarrhea. 2. Know how
to evaluate a child who has chronic diarrhea, including appropriate elements of history …

Diarrhoea that begins acutely but lasts longer than two weeks is defined to be persistent.
Revised estimates in developing countries including India showed that acute diarrhoea …

Chronic diarrhoea in children shows an age related spectrum. In infants and young children
a major role is related to persistent intestinal infections, intolerance to specific nutrients such …

Two hundred and five cases (mean age 13.4, SD 9.5) of persistent diarrhoea (PD) of 14–28
days duration, attending an urban slum clinic and treated according to standard WHO …

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

During the past decades, as improvements in treating acute diarrheal disease in children in
developing countries have affected morbidity and mortality, persistent diarrhea (diarrhea …