Diarrhoeal disease attributable to enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) causes
substantial morbidity and mortality predominantly in paediatric populations in low-and …

The normal intestinal tract regulates the absorption and secretion of electrolytes and water to
meet the body's physiological needs. More than 98 percent of the 10 liters per day of fluid …

Background National immunisation programmes globally are at risk of suspension due to
the severe health system constraints and physical distancing measures in place to mitigate …

Background Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children younger than 5 years.
In this study, we estimated causes of pneumonia in young African and Asian children, using …

A novel, thin-film platform that preserves live viruses, bacteria, antibodies, and enzymes
without refrigeration for extended periods of time is described. Studies with recombinant …

Introduction Childhood vaccine delivery services in the low-and middle-income countries
(LMIC) are struggling to reach every child with lifesaving vaccines. Short message service …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common condition within sub-Saharan Africa and associated
with high under-5 mortality (U5M). The American Society of Hematology instituted the …

The aim of this paper was to investigate the level of influence of online media on the parents'
attitudes toward vaccination of children in three countries of the Western Balkans …

With social policies increasingly directed toward enhancing equity through health programs,
it is important that methods for estimating the health and economic benefits of these …

Introduction The leishmaniases represent a group of parasitic diseases caused by infection
with one of several species of Leishmania parasites. Disease presentation varies because …