Causes of Acute Diarrheal Disease
Causes of Diarrhea In developing countries, diarrhea is almost universally infectious in origin. There are many infections which can cause diarrhea. Among them are the viruses such as Rotavirus,...
View ArticleWho is Commonly Affected by Acute Diarrheal Disease?
Who is Commonly Affected? Diarrheal disease is a major public health problem among children under the age of 5 years. However all age groups and both sex are affected. Diarrhea is more common in a...
View ArticleMode of Transmission for Acute Diarrheal Disease
Most of the pathogenic organisms that cause Diarrhea and all the pathogens that are known to be major causes of Diarrhea are transmitted primarily or exclusively by the faeco–oral route. Faeco oral...
View ArticleDiagnosis of Acute Diarrheal Disease
How is it Diagnosed? Stool specimens or rectal swabs should be sent to the laboratory in a transport medium (e.g. CB medium, VR medium, Alkaline Peptone water). Specimens should be collected before the...
View ArticleOral Rehydration Therapy
ORS (Oral Rehydration Therapy) and Diarrhea Oral Rehydration The aim of oral fluid therapy is to prevent dehydration and reduce mortality. The mainstay of treatment of diarrheal diseases in children is...
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