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Understanding the full clinical spectrum of childhood diarrhoea in low-income and middle-income countries

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Diarrhoea remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in young children, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. Although childhood diarrhoea mortality globally declined by nearly 60% from 2000 to 2016, its incidence showed a relatively modest decline of about 13%.1 In addition to their short-term effects, diarrhoea episodes are associated with childhood growth faltering, which predisposes children to further episodes of infectious diseases.2,3 Improved understanding of the burden, aetiology, and long-term adverse consequences of the full clinical spectrum of childhood diarrhoea is required to optimise treatment, prevention, and control strategies.

Source: The Lancet Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(19)30056-7

Authors: Michelle J Groome, Umesh D Parashar

Institutions: South African Medical Research Council, University of the Witwatersrand, Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Language: English

Topic: Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000