Background Numerous studies have reported the economic burden of childhood diarrhea in
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Yet, empirical data on the cost of diarrheal illness …

Background Cost-of-illness data from empirical studies provide insights into the use of
healthcare resources including both expenditures and the opportunity cost related to …

While diarrhea mortality in children has declined over the last two decades, there has been
a slower decline in diarrheal episodes. Repeated diarrheal episodes are associated with …

Background In 2016, diarrhea killed around 7 children aged under 5 years per 1000 live
births in Burundi. The objective of this study was to estimate the economic burden …

Rotavirus enteritis is responsible for nearly 200,000 child deaths worldwide in 2015.
Globally, many low-and middle-income countries have introduced rotavirus vaccine …

Abstract Background Each year, approximately 1,066 Cambodian children under five years
old die of diarrhea, and 51% of these deaths are due to rotavirus gastroenteritis. Quantifying …

Diarrheal disease burden has become more heterogenous in low-and lower middle-income
countries as access to clean water, sanitation and health care has increased in wealthier …

Background Interest in the financial burden of informal caregivers has been growing.
Unfortunately, it remains unclear which method (s) should be used when quantifying this …

Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma (LC-Plasma) is reported to have anti-viral effects via direct
activation of plasmacytoid dendritic cells, which upregulate the production of type I and III …

Background Rotavirus diarrhea is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in young
children in both developed and developing countries. Hospitalization costs are a significant …